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Deputation of Mayors of Paris to Congratulate Napoleon at Schönbrunn

1805
Not on view
This medal was struck for the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the Paris Mint at the request of the donor, Hon. Levi P. Morton, formerly U.S. Minister to France.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Deputation of Mayors of Paris to Congratulate Napoleon at Schönbrunn
  • Artist: Medalist (obverse): Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet (French, 1773–1846)
  • Artist: Medalist (reverse): André Galle (French, Saint-Etienne, Loire 1761–1844 Paris)
  • Manufactory: Struck at the Paris Mint (French, 864–present)
  • Factory director: Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (French, Givry 1747–1825 Paris)
  • Date: 1805
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Gilt bronze, struck
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885
  • Object Number: 85.2.130
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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