Obverse: Bust facing right within a border of acanthus plant with rinceaus and eagles and two putti, holding reversed torches who crown the medallion. The name Guiseppe Bossi Pittore in block letters around edge. Signed under bust "L. Cossa F."
Reverse: within a wreath of olive and tied with ribbon is the quote "Decoro della patria splendore del secolo XVIII." The English translation: "decorum of the homeland splendor of the eighteenth century"
Beautiful bronze patina. Bust in high relief and fine detail of hair, putti, and flora.
Luigi Cossa (1789-1867): Medalist during first half of nineteenth century.
Giuseppe Bossi (11 August 1777 – 9 November 1815) was an Italian painter, arts administrator and writer on art. He ranks among the foremost figures of Neoclassical culture in Lombardy.
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