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The image features a circular sculpture with a winged figure at the center, likely an angel or cherub. The figure is seated and reclining with an extended arm holding onto a musical staff or baton. Below the figure is an inscription that reads "Claude Debussy 1er Prix." The sculpture is made of a bronze-colored metal with intricate details including a violin and sheet music. The craftsmanship reflects traditional methods and artistic aesthetics, giving the sculpture an elegant and timeless appearance.
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The image features a circular sculpture with a winged figure at the center, likely an angel or cherub. The figure is seated and reclining with an extended arm holding onto a musical staff or baton. Below the figure is an inscription that reads "Claude Debussy 1er Prix." The sculpture is made of a bronze-colored metal with intricate details including a violin and sheet music. The craftsmanship reflects traditional methods and artistic aesthetics, giving the sculpture an elegant and timeless appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

1e Prix: Claude Debussy [reverse]

Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray

Date
c. 1893
Medium
silver
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.84 cm (2 11/16 in.) gross weight: 156.59 gr (0.345 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1992.55.24.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Violin
  • Renaissance
  • arts and sciences
  • allegory
  • Trumpet
  • Quill pen
  • Winged figure
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 to NGA.

Inscription

in center tablet: Claude Debussy / 1e Prix

NGA object ID 76329. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.