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| Keywords: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers - Charles Lenormant (1802-1859) - Walters 542392.jpg Charles Lenormant French archaeologist and historian became passionately interested in archaeology while in Italy preparing for a career in law Returning to France he was appointed inspector of fine arts in 1825 Lenormant went to Egypt with Champollion in 1828 and to Greece as part of the Morée commission expedition At the fall of Charles X he held numerous official positions though he was forced to resign in 1846 for his political convictions He wrote a number of books on archaeology and history 1830 bronze cm 7 3 7 6 accession number 54 2392 830 Mrs Frederick B Adams date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Gift of Mrs Frederick B Adams 1954 Signature Bottom center DAVID; Date Bottom center 1830; Inscription On left CHARLES / LENORMANT place of origin France Walters Art Museum license Charles Lenormant Medals by Pierre Jean David Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Medallions in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
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