Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth

G. L.? Turner, Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1920, bronze/gilded, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.63
Copied G. L.? Turner, Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1920, bronze/gilded, 2 3⁄4 in. (7.0 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.63

Artwork Details

Title
Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth
Artist
Date
1920
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 3⁄4 in. (7.0 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze/gilded
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group
  • History — United States — Colonization
  • Landscape — Massachusetts — Plymouth
  • Architecture — boat — Mayflower
  • History — United States — Pilgrim
Object Number
1972.167.63
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1972.167.63

Artwork Description

G. L. Turner’s medal commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ landing at Plymouth Rock and the signing of the charter that outlined the governance of the new colony.