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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Salon Prize for Sculpture

late 19th century

Jules-Clément Chaplain

Associated Names

Jules-Clément Chaplain

Medalist, French, 1839 - 1909

The sculpture depicted on the coin features two figures in a classical or mythological style. One figure is winged and draped in robes with an arm around the other figure, who is a muscular male holding a tool. The sculpture is cast in bronze, with an ornate background including columns and foliage. The relief is detailed, showing flowing garments and defined musculature. The top of the medallion is inscribed with "GLORIA ET FELICITAS DVCIT AD ASTRA VIA."

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 7.75 cm (3 1/16 in.)
gross weight: 229.6 gr (0.506 lb.)
Accession Number

2019.45.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William B. Jordan [d. 2018], Dallas; bequest 2019 to NGA.

Associated Names

Estate of Robert Brownlee and William Jordan

Inscriptions

around circumference lower right: J.C.CHAPLAIN; around circumference: .GLORIA.TE.RECTA.DVCIT.AD.ASTRA.VIA.

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