Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842)
The German-born Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842) was a composer who was famous as the inventor of grand opera.
Artwork Details
- Title: Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842)
- Artist: Medalist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers (French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris)
- Date: 1842, cast before 1885
- Culture: French
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: Diameter: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
- Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
- Credit Line: Gift of Joseph G. Reinis, 1999
- Object Number: 1999.454.2
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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