Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse]

1925

Herbert Adams

Associated Names
Herbert Adams

Medalist, American, 1858 - 1945

This image shows a bas-relief portrait of Jules Jean Jusserand in profile. Jusserand is depicted from the head to the shoulders, featuring a neatly combed hairstyle and a full beard. The portrait is on a round medallion with a golden hue, suggesting a metallic material like bronze. The medallion has the inscription "Jules Jean Jusserand" along the upper edge and subtle texturing details to depict depth. It seems to be a commemorative piece rather than a freestanding sculpture.
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Artwork overview

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This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The image shows a round gold medal with an inscription dedicated to the Ambassador of France and Madame Jusserand. The text expresses a token of affection and esteem from the people of the city of Washington, dated January 10, 1925 (MCMMXXV). Surrounding the inscription is a decorative wreath with detailed leaves and floral elements. The photograph captures the fine details of the engraving and the golden hue of the medal against a black background.

Inscription [reverse]

Herbert Adams

1925

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by inheritance to his wife, Adeline Adams [1859-1948, née Adeline Valentine Pond], Brooklyn; gift 19 October 1945 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center left: HA; around circumference: JULES JEAN JUSSERAND

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