At the turning point : French medals and plaquettes of the second half of the 19th and the early 20th century in the collection of Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-248) and index.

This book explores one of the key periods in the history of medallic art: the emergence and development of the French medallic “new wave” in the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Numismatic pieces of this period — coins, medals, plaquettes, tiny objects of applied arts, and jewelry — are always remarkable in any museum. These artworks are beautiful, attractive, and fascinating. They catch one's eye and intuitively form a specific group of works that one must further study to get a deeper understanding. [Publisher's text]

Catalog of the collection of the museum.

At head of title: The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts.

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