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Preview image of work. bronze, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) 33790

1966.136.4.b

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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821)

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Artist

Nicolas Guy Brenet (Nicolas Guy Antoine Brenet) (Paris, France, 1773 - 1846, Paris, France)

Title

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821)

Creation Date

1806

Century

early 19th century

Dimensions

1 9/16 in. (4 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.136.4.b

This medal of Napoleon Bonaparte commemorates his conquest of Naples in 1806. The reverse image evokes the iconic coinage of ancient Neapolis and complements the neoclassical depiction of Napoleon on the obverse. Napoleon took particular interest in medallic depictions of himself, and even had couriers hand deliver designs of medals from the Paris Mint during his many military campaigns to comment on and approve designs in advance.