Antique Jean-Jacques Rousseau Bronze Relief Medallion Wall Plaque

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A finely cast portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the influential 18th-century philosopher, and central figure of the Enlightenment.

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-Rendered in … Read more A finely cast portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the influential 18th-century philosopher, and central figure of the Enlightenment.

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-Rendered in high relief, the profile captures Rousseau with strong definition.
-Likely produced in the late 19th to early 20th century, this type of medallion reflects the continued admiration for Enlightenment figures during the Grand Tour and revival periods.
-The bronze brass relief is mounted on a black wooden plaque.
-Inscription reads: "Jean Jacques Rousseau Né à Genève en 1712 Mort en Ermenonville," referencing his birth in Geneva and death in Ermenonville.
-Approximate Dimensions: 7.75" x 8" (Entire Piece); 5.25"D (Medallion) See less