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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.

Medallion for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis

probably 1893

High tin-content bronze  Accession ID  2010.65.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5
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The sculpture is a relief depicting a man's profile facing left and holding an axe in his right hand. The surface is covered with inscriptions, including "Société Royale Belge des Aquarellistes," "1856," and "1906." The sculpture is made from bronze, with rich brown, reddish, and greenish tones. The man has defined features, a close-cropped hairstyle, and a muscular build. The details, such as facial features and the grip on the axe, are intricate.

Société Royale Belge des Aquarellistes 1856-1906

Constantin Meunier

model 1904, cast probably 1906

Copper  Accession ID  2008.113.3

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5
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The relief depicts the profile of a man wearing a hard helmet. He is holding an object close to his chest and looking to the right. The sculpture is made of metal with a greenish patina finish, mounted within a wooden frame. At the bottom, there is a plaque with the word "MINUER" engraved. The details of the sculpture include the miner's facial features and helmet texture.

The Miner

Constantin Meunier, Henri Baudoux

1904

Glazed stoneware in period wood frame  Accession ID  2013.161.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5
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