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Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Charles Willson Peale

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World War I Plaquette

World War I Plaquette
World War I Plaquette
Title
World War I Plaquette
Date 
1914-1918
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Paris Mint
Related People 
Artist/Maker: J. P. Legastelois
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in. ( 6.2 x 4.8 x 0.4 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck plaquette with rounded top edge; obverse shows winged allegorical figure of Liberty rising above battlefield; inscription in exergue: "A LA GLOIRE DES ARMEES/DV DROIT ET DE LA LIBERTE." Reverse depicts ornate blank tablet for engraving surmounted by rooster, enclosed within elaborate frame of oak and laurel wreath and military standards.
Object Number 
INV.2802
Marks 
Inscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "J.P.LEGASTELOIS" Inscription: reverse, at lower left corner of field: "J.P.LEGASTELOIS" Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.