René Descartes, (1596–1650)

Medalist: Emile Rogat French

Manufactory Cast after the original by the Paris Mint

19th and 20th century

Not on view

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Title: René Descartes, (1596–1650)
Artist: Medalist: Emile Rogat (French, Paris 1770–1850)
Manufactory: Cast after the original by the Paris Mint (French, 864–present)
Date: 19th and 20th century
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (51 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes-Reproductions
Credit Line: Gift of Louis S. Levy, 1950
Object Number: 50.194.167
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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