David d'Angers (Pierre-Jean David)
Jean-Baptiste Kléber
1830
Physical Qualities
Bronze, 7 in. (17.8 cm.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.46.130
Three-quarter view portrait medallion of Jean-Baptiste Kléber (1753-1800), a general in Napoleon's army, who successfully commanded his divisions in battles in Syria, Turkey and Egypt. The sculptor is known to have produced a number of posthumous images such as this example.
