Midland Utilities Medal (obverse)

Anthony de Francisci, Midland Utilities Medal (obverse), 1928, gold plated bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.76
Copied Anthony de Francisci, Midland Utilities Medal (obverse), 1928, gold plated bronze, 2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.76

Artwork Details

Title
Midland Utilities Medal (obverse)
Artist
Date
1928
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
gold plated bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group — male — nude
  • Allegory — arts and sciences — industry
Object Number
1966.51.76
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.76

Artwork Description

Anthony de Francisci designed a medal for the Midland Utilities Company to commemorate employees who had saved lives. This uniface artist’s sample represents the obverse of the true medal. The nude figures evoke the vulnerability of those who worked on behalf of others, often in dangerous weather conditions.