France. Gilt bronze medal 1893. Exposition du Travail et des Beaux-Arts in Rueil
Obverse:
Seated female figure in classical attire, facing right, holding an olive branch and resting her left arm on a fluted column with scrolls.
Reverse:
Cartouche crowned with laurel branches and palm fronds, tied with ribbon. Around: "EXPOSITION DU TRAVAIL ET DES BEAUX-ARTS · RUEIL 1893".
Historical context:
This gilt bronze medal was awarded at the Exposition du Travail et des Beaux-Arts held in Rueil in 1893, a regional French industrial and arts exhibition. Such events celebrated technical innovation, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence. The allegorical figure on the obverse likely represents Peace or Abundance, underscoring the harmony between labor and the fine arts.
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