Author(s):
barre, jean-jacques (paris, 03–08–1793 - paris, 10–06–1855), medal engraver - medalist
production date: in 1820
type(s) of object(s): numismatics
name(s): medal
description:
relief, right and reverse
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - in circular law: "c. F. Duc de berry born on january 24, 1778 died murdered on feb. 14, 1820"; on the reverse in the field: "happy to love proud / to fight / of the unhappy auguste / support / he lived like / henri quatre / should he die / like him". Signature - on the right under the bust: "de puymaurin d. Barre f. ". Iconographic description:
right: bust of the duke of berry on the left; reverse: inscription on eight lines framed by a palm tree and a yew branch. Institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: nd4239. Date: En 1820.
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