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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1953.35.1
People
L. Mediolani, Italian (active 19th c.)
Title
Napoléon's Conquest of Austria
Classification
Medals and Medallions
Work Type
medal
Date
1805
Culture
Italian?
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/78191

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Copper
Dimensions
4.3 cm diam. x 0.4 cm depth (1 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
32.24 g
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: obv., on neck: L.M.; lower edge of rev: MEDIOLANI
  • inscription: obverse, Latin: NAPOLEO. I. GALL. IMP. ITAL. REX. GERMANICUS. RUTHENICUS.
  • inscription: [1805], reverse, Latin: VINDOBONA CAPTA ANNO MCCMV [sic]

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Murray A. Potter
Accession Year
1953
Object Number
1953.35.1
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Napoleon in profile left with classical helmet; reverse: woman mourning over arms. Shield bears initials "F II" for Francis II of Austria.

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