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1966.135.6.b

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Emmanuel, Comte de Las-Cases (1766–1842), historian

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Artist

Pierre Jean David d'Angers (1788 - 1856)

Title

Emmanuel, Comte de Las-Cases (1766–1842), historian

Creation Date

1830

Century

mid-19th century

Dimensions

5 in. (12.7 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.135.6.b

Object Description

306 DIEUDONNE, COMTE DE LAS-CASES (1766- 1842), historian 1830

Obv. Bust to right. At left, M . J . E . A . D . | LASCASES; below, DAVID | 1830 .
Without reverse
Bronze, 127 mm.

Las-Cases was a companion of Napoleon during his exile on Saint Helena.

Bibl.: Forrer i, p. 529; David d'Angers, pl. 33 (unsigned); Chesneau, no. 651 (signed, not dated).