Alexandre Dumas fils (1824–1895)

Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach

1885 · Bronze, dark patina · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This portrait medallion of Alexander Dumas fils (1824–1895) has much finer detailing, particularly in hair and ornament, than a related version that entered the Museum’s collection in 1909 (09.190). The Met has four other portrait medallions by French medalist Jean-Désiré Ringel d’Illzach.

Artist

Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach

Date

1885

Medium

Bronze, dark patina

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Schlossberg, 2013