Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis

Dupuis
Dupuis, Daniel
Dupuis, Jean-Baptiste-Daniel

French, 1849 - 1899

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The sculpture is a relief on a medallion featuring two figures. One figure on the left is a seated male holding a palette, next to a bust on a pedestal. The figure on the right is a female extending an arm to crown the male with a laurel wreath and holding a palm branch. The medallion is made of metal and inscribed with "THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS FOUNDED 1805." It includes intricate detailing of the figures and their attire, with the artist's name DANIEL DUPUIS inscribed at the bottom.
Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis, Medallion for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, probably 1893, high tin-content bronze, Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag Fund in honor of Nicholas Penny, 2010.65.1

Medallion for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis · probably 1893 · high tin-content bronze ·  Accession ID  2010.65.1

The image displays a sculpture on a circular medallion with two figures. One seated figure on the left holds a palette and looks up at the standing figure on the right, who extends an arm to offer a wreath. The figures are detailed and draped in flowing robes. The sculpture is metallic with a silver color and iridescent patina in hues of blue, green, and orange. An inscription around the relief reads "THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS FOUNDED 1805." The composition shows movement and interaction between the figures.
Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Founder's Medal (obverse), struck c. 2005, silver, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.129.a

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Founder's Medal (obverse)

Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis · struck c. 2005 · silver ·  Accession ID  2018.44.129.a

The image shows a circular sculpture, likely a medal or medallion, awarded to William Gerdts in 2005. The surface features an engraved text that reads "AWARDED TO WILLIAM GERDTS 2005" at the center, with the phrase "PRO CAUSA ARTIS HONOS HONORATIS" inscribed along the perimeter. The sculpture includes laurel branches, an artist's palette, and paintbrushes in its design, suggesting a theme related to art. The material appears to be a type of metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy, with a patina in brown and coppery tones. The item has a detailed texture, with raised lettering and imagery against a slightly tarnished background. The craftsmanship indicates a traditional style, and the medal looks significant, possibly awarded for achievements or contributions in the field of art.
Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Founder's Medal (reverse), struck c. 2005, silver, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.129.b

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Founder's Medal (reverse)

Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis · struck c. 2005 · silver ·  Accession ID  2018.44.129.b