Théophile Roussel Corrective School
Plaquette
ca. 1895 (cast)
ca. 1895 (cast)
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This medal depicts a female allegorical figure watching over two men in a workshop. Below is a Latin inscription, which means 'They will rise again through labour and discipline'.
The plaquette is issued to commemorate the foundation of the Theophile Roussel Corrective School on 20th March 1893 and is made by Alphonse Eugene Lechevrel.
The plaquette is issued to commemorate the foundation of the Theophile Roussel Corrective School on 20th March 1893 and is made by Alphonse Eugene Lechevrel.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Théophile Roussel Corrective School (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze cast, the Théophile Roussel Corrective School, designed by Alphonse Eugène Lechevrel, France, ca. 1895 |
| Physical description | Bronze cast plaquette of the Théophile Roussel Corrective School, signed and inscribed. Obverse: two men in a workshop watched by a female allegorical figure. Inscription. Reverse: aerial view of the Ecole Theophile Roussel and inscription, with a winged female figure flying above. |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
A female allegorical figure watches over two men in a workshop. The inscription means: They will rise again through labour and discipline.(1987-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. J. Hull Grundy |
| Object history | Given by Mrs. John Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This medal depicts a female allegorical figure watching over two men in a workshop. Below is a Latin inscription, which means 'They will rise again through labour and discipline'. The plaquette is issued to commemorate the foundation of the Theophile Roussel Corrective School on 20th March 1893 and is made by Alphonse Eugene Lechevrel. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.33-1978 |
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| Record created | May 24, 2006 |
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