Louis-Oscar Roty: A Master of Art Nouveau Medallic Art Louis-Oscar Roty (1846-1911), often known simply as Oscar Roty, was a highly celebrated French artist and one of the most influential medallists of the Art Nouveau period. Born in Paris on June 11, 1846, he passed away in 1911, leaving behind a legacy of graceful designs and innovative medallic artistry that significantly impacted European art at the close of the 19th century. Ea…