ARTISTIC AND LITERARY CLUB OF BRUSSELS WIENER, Jacques: Belgium, 1851, Bronze, 54 mm Alphonse Balat (1818-1905), the architect for the main building of the palais des Beaux-Arts, the interior of which is depicted on the reverse of this medal, distinguished himself in both engineering and architecture. In addition to this building, among his most important works include the reconstruction of the royal palace and the erection of a magnificent residence for the Marquis d'Assche. |
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