Medal Cluysenaar Architect The Societe Royale Great Harmony Brussels 1842

Early in his career he designed private residences and chateaux, later devoting himself to museums, churches and other monumental buildings, notably the cathedral at Monaco and the conservatory of music in Brussels. This medal, which was formally presented to him on July 15, 1843, commemorates the work of Cluysenaar for the conservatory of music. Coming from a singing school established in 1813 under the Napoleonic Empire in Brussels, then from a Royal School of Music established in 1826 by William I of the Netherlands, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels officially dates from 18321.

Providing university-level education in the fields of music and the spok.

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