Albert Désiré Barre
FRENCH ARTIST AND ENGRAVER (1818-1878)
Désiré-Albert Barre; Albert Desire Barre
Albert Désiré Barre (Paris 6 May 1818 – 29 December 1878), was a French engraver, medalist, and the 18th Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint from 27 February 1855 to his death. He was the son of Jacques-Jean Barre who preceded him as the Chief Engraver.