Opening of the Railway Line Between Algiers and Constantine, November 3, 1886

Louis-Oscar Roty's 1886 bronze medal depicts the opening of the Algiers-Constantine railway, symbolizing unity and progress through neoclassical artistry & intricate detailing.

Louis-Oscar Roty

Discover Louis-Oscar Roty (1846-1911), the celebrated Art Nouveau medallist! Admire his graceful designs & iconic 'Semeuse' on French coins. Explore his medallic art!

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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