2 centimes Napoléon III
Subject depicted
portrait,empereur,aigle,symbole,foudre,Second Empire
About this work
The artwork titled "2 centimes Napoléon III", attributed to Barre Jean-Jacques (1793-1855) (auteur du modèle), is preserved at musée de la Princerie. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: numismatique, temps modernes, commerce - économie - finances. It was created using the following materials and techniques: bronze (fonte, frappé). Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée de la Princerie preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
2 centimes Napoléon III est une oeuvre de Barre Jean-Jacques (1793-1855) (auteur du modèle), conservée au musée de la Princerie. Il s'agit d'une oeuvre en bronze (fonte, frappé). Cette pièce mesure D. 2,0 cm. L'oeuvre représente : portrait,empereur,aigle,symbole,foudre,Second Empire. La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 3e quart 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Paris, 1793 ; Paris, 1855 graveur général des monnaies à la Monnaie de Paris de 1842 à 1855.
Creation context
La 3e quart 19e siècle offre à Barre Jean-Jacques (1793-1855) (auteur du modèle) le terreau fertile pour concevoir 2 centimes Napoléon III. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée de la Princerie, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.
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