Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842)

1842, cast before 1885
Not on view
The German-born Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842) was a composer who was famous as the inventor of grand opera.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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