Louis XVI, 1754-1793, and Marie-Antoinette, 1755-1793, King and Queen of France 1774 [obverse]

1781

Benjamin Duvivier

Associated Names
Benjamin Duvivier

Medalist, French, 1730 - 1819

This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion features two profiles facing each other. One profile shows hair tied back with a bow, while the other profile displays curls and a decorated garment with jewelry. The medallion rims have an inscription. The medallion showcases intricate detailing on the clothing and hair. The metal has a patina suggesting age.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.15 cm (2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.150.10.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a medallion with an intricate design. The medallion features a depiction of a sea creature entangled with a trident-like object, surrounded by waves. In the background, ships can be seen sailing. The medallion is inscribed with Latin text around its edge and within its lower margin. The top text reads "ASSERENDI NOVA SPES COMMERCI," which translates to "The New Hope of Asserting Trade." At the bottom, there are Roman numerals "MDCCLXXXI," representing the year 1781. The design conveys a nautical theme, emphasizing detailed engraving typical of 18th-century medallions.

The Birth of the Dauphin, for the Marchands Corps [reverse]

Benjamin Duvivier

1781

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leonard (1922-2000) and Lisa Unger Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2008 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: LUD.XVI.FR.ET NAV.REX[rosette]MAR.ANT. AUSTR.REG.; below the busts: B.DUVIVIER F.; incised on the edge: [mint mark] BRONZE

Wikidata ID

Q63863778

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