Hippolyte Fortoul (1811–1856), French man-of-letters and politician
Object type: Medallion
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French
Artist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers
Artist bio: French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: French
Date: 1839
Medium: Bronze, cast - single
Dimensions: Diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit line: Gift of Samuel P. Avery, 1898
Accession year: 1898
Tags: Men|Profiles