Amor Omnia Vincit

Robert Aitken, Amor Omnia Vincit, 1937, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.22
Robert Aitken, Amor Omnia Vincit, 1937, bronze, 2 7⁄8 in. (7.3 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, 1972.167.22
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Artwork Details

Title
Amor Omnia Vincit
Artist
Commissioner
Society of Medallic Arts
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1937
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 7⁄8 in. (7.3 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
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — nude
Object Number
1972.167.22
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1972.167.22

Artwork Description

The Society of Medalists was established in 1930 and is the oldest medal collectors’ organization in the United States. The sculptor Robert Aitken created this medal, which was the fifteenth issued by the society. On the obverse, a variant of the Latin phrase for “Love Conquers All” appears with a classically inspired figural composition. The English motto on the reverse is not an exact translation of the Latin. Research has not revealed the purpose for which Aitken designed this medal.

Works by this artist (5 items)

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J. J. Lankes, Country Post Office, 1931, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Frank McClure, 1979.98.141
Country Post Office
Artist
Date1931
wood engraving on paper
Not on view
J. J. Lankes, Marina, 1930, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Frank McClure, 1979.98.140
Marina
Artist
Date1930
wood engraving on paper
Not on view
J. J. Lankes, Briarfield, ca. early 1930s, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Frank McClure, 1979.98.144
Briarfield
Artist
Dateca. early 1930s
wood engraving on paper
Not on view
J. J. Lankes, Sunday Afternoon, 1934, published 1936, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Frank McClure, 1979.98.143
Sunday Afternoon
Artist
Date1934, published 1936
wood engraving on paper
Not on view

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