Commemorative Medal

Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, n.d., bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.85
Copied Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, n.d., bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.85

Artwork Details

Title
Commemorative Medal
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — female
  • Landscape — celestial — sun
Object Number
1965.16.85

Artwork Description

This uniface artist’s sample by Paul Manship represents the design for the obverse of an unidentified medal. Two allegorical figures clasping hands appear to represent a diplomatic treaty between nations.