The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 8, 2026

A circular bronze medal depicts the relief profile of Nicholas Roerich facing right, his bald head and tapering beard centrally placed. Raised letters reading "NICHOLAS ROERICH" arch along the upper rim. Below the neck, the name "HENRY DROPSY" is inscribed, with the Roman numerals "XL" flanked by dots at the bottom. The dark brown metal exhibits a smooth, matte patina, with subtle highlights defining the brow and ear.

Medal: Portrait of Nicholas Roerich (obverse)

1929

Henri Dropsy

(French, 1885–1969)
France, 20th century
bronze
Diameter: 6.8 x 0.6 cm (2 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Gift of the Roerich Museum 1929.923.a
Location: Not on view
  • {{cite web|title=Medal: Portrait of Nicholas Roerich (obverse)|url=false|author=Henri Dropsy|year=1929|access-date=08 July 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1929.923.a