Keywords: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers - Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) - Walters 54838.jpg Honoré de Balzac 1799-1850 worked as a typefounder printer and editor before achieving fame as a writer with Le Dernier chouan in 1829 The creator of the realistic novel he is considered France's greatest novelist 1843 bronze Diam cm 18 5 accession number 54 838 12132 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Signature Bottom center David; Date Bottom center 1843; Inscription On left Balzac; Inscription On obverse FUMIÈRE / ET CIE SUCRS - THIEBAUT FRES / PARIS place of origin Paris France Walters Art Museum license Medals by Pierre Jean David Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Medallions in the Walters Art Museum Sculptures of Honoré de Balzac |