Plaster Medallion, Profile Of Napoleon Bonaparte – Signed David d'Angers, 20th Century, Ba Museum

Plaster medallion – Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, Pierre-Jean David, known as David d'Angers (attributed), 20th century. Provenance: Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers – authenticated piece. This circular white plaster medallion presents a bust-shaped profile of Napoleon Bonaparte, facing left, in a sober and solemn composition. The finely detailed relief vividly captures the features of the young general: square jaw, firm gaze, short hair, and stylized military uniform. The inscription "LE GENERAL BONAPARTE" underscores the period depicted, prior to his rise to power. The signature "DAVID," discreetly engraved in the lower right corner, refers to David d'Angers, a committed sculptor and portraitist of republican memory, whose work celebrates the leading figures of the 19th century. This cast, made in the 20th century, is part of the tradition of museum reproductions intended for the dissemination of cultural heritage. The presence of the enameled plaque from the Angers Museum of Fine Arts attests to the authenticity and institutional provenance of the piece, reinforcing its status as a collector's item. Diameter 15 cm - Thickness 3 cm.