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The Personification of Painting

 (French, 1839–1909)
Date1885
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 4 in. (10.11 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.50
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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