Eugène-André Oudiné

French, 1810 - 1889

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The sculpture is a detailed bronze medal with an intricately carved scene. The central figure is a robed woman wearing a crown, seated on a throne or plinth. She is holding a small, detailed depiction of three robed figures. The sculpture is rich in detail with floral and agricultural motifs surrounding the woman, including wheat, grapes, and flowers. The medal is set on an ornate metal stand with elegant scrollwork and a maroon, rectangular marble base with white veining. The polished bronze color of the medal gives it a classic and historical appearance. The inscription at the bottom reads "LE BEAU LE VRAI L UTILE."
Eugène-André Oudiné, Architecture Holding Statues of Personifications of Structure, Form, and Color (Medal for the Société centrale des architects) [obverse], designed 1843, awarded 1911, bronze, Gift of David and Constance Yates in memory of Dr. Frank Trapp, 2005.111.1.a

Architecture Holding Statues of Personifications of Structure, Form, and Color (Medal for the Société centrale des architects) [obverse]

Eugène-André Oudiné · designed 1843, awarded 1911 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2005.111.1.a
The sculpture is a commemorative medal or plaque from the Société Centrale des Architectes dated "20 Mars 1911" with the engraved name "E Jacquemin." It is made of metallic bronze and mounted on a scroll-like metal frame attached to a red stone or marble base with white and gray veining. The sculpture stands upright on the base, presenting the medal prominently at eye level.
Eugène-André Oudiné, Inscription [reverse], designed 1843, awarded 1911, bronze, Gift of David and Constance Yates in memory of Dr. Frank Trapp, 2005.111.1.b

Inscription [reverse]

Eugène-André Oudiné · designed 1843, awarded 1911 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2005.111.1.b