Adolph Alexander Weinman

Anthony de Francisci, Adolph Alexander Weinman, 1915, cast and silver plated white metal relief, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.59
Anthony de Francisci, Adolph Alexander Weinman, 1915, cast and silver plated white metal relief, 8 3⁄8 x 5 5⁄8 in. (21.4 x 14.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.59

Artwork Details

Title
Adolph Alexander Weinman
Artist
Date
1915
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 3⁄8 x 5 5⁄8 in. (21.4 x 14.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
cast and silver plated white metal relief
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Weinman, Adolph Alexander — waist length
  • Object — art tool — chisel
  • Occupation — art — sculptor
Object Number
1966.51.59
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.59

Artwork Description

Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952) was Anthony de Francisci’s mentor and close friend. The younger sculptor based this portrait plaque on a photo of Weinman dating from 1912, and intended the work as a parting gift when he left Weinman’s studio. The legend at the bottom, written partly in Latin, reads: “His Pupil Anthony de Francisci Made This.”