Humboldt (left profile)
Humboldt (left profile)

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Humboldt (left profile),

1831

Pierre-Jean David d'Angers, 1788–1856; born Angers, France; died Paris, France
2002-272.18

Information

Title
Humboldt (left profile)
Dates

1831

Maker
Pierre-Jean David d'Angers
Medium
Bronze, brown patina
Dimensions
diam. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund
Object Number
2002-272.18
Inscription
Right: ALEXANDRE DE / HUMBOLT; Signed & dated, bottom: DAVID /1831
Marks/Labels/Seals
Foundry mark on reverse: Richard freres
Culture
French
Type
medallions (medals)
Subject
profiles (figures), men

Charles Janoray, New York; 2002 purchase by Princeton University Art Museum.

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