St. Paul Institute Medal

Copied Paul Manship, St. Paul Institute Medal, 1916, bronze, 2 1⁄8 in (5.4 cm.) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.57

Artwork Details

Title
St. Paul Institute Medal
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1916
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄8 in (5.4 cm.) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Mythology — classical — muse
  • Figure female — full length
  • Figure female — nude
  • Religion — angel
  • Object — musical instrument — lyre
Object Number
1965.16.57
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1965.16.57

Artwork Description

Paul Manship studied at the St. Paul Institute of Arts in Minnesota from 1892 to 1903. On the obverse, a kneeling Muse supports a winged figure of Victory, who bears laurel wreaths in her hands.