MB109099 France Corneille dramaturge playwright bronze medal Statue erected Rouen 1834

France Pierre Corneille dramaturge playwright of tragedies 17th century bronze medal. Medal commemorates a statue erected Rouen 1834 by subscription. Corneille born Rouen 6 June 1606, died Paris 1 October 1684. With Racine and Moliere, the most celebrated dramatists of their age. Plays still performed and studied. High relief struck bronze medal by Depaulis 61mm.