Aries, from the Zodiac Series

Paul Manship, Aries, from the Zodiac Series, 1946, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George and Susan Gurney in memory of Aly and Bruce Moore, 2011.38.1
Paul Manship, Aries, from the Zodiac Series, 1946, bronze, 6 in. (15.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George and Susan Gurney in memory of Aly and Bruce Moore, 2011.38.1

Artwork Details

Title
Aries, from the Zodiac Series
Artist
Date
1946
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
6 in. (15.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of George and Susan Gurney in memory of Aly and Bruce Moore
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Object Number
2011.38.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2011.38.1

Artwork Description

Paul Manship created twelve zodiac medals in 1946, one for each astrological sign. Aries displays the attribute of the ram, depicted pictorially and as a symbol. The medals in the Zodiac series are known as deep dishes or ashtray medals, a rare form highly sought after by collectors.

Works by this artist (14 items)

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Clark Mills, John C. Calhoun, ca. 1844-1845, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Institute, XX9
John C. Calhoun
Artist
Dateca. 1844-1845
painted plaster
On view
Clark Mills, Daniel Webster, 1847, plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Institute, XX16
Daniel Webster
Artist
Date1847
plaster
On view
Clark Mills, Bust of John C. Calhoun, 1850, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Gift of the Artist), 2020.20.209
Bust of John C. Calhoun
Artist
Date1850
bronze
Not on view
Clark Mills, Zachary Taylor, n.d., plaster/painted, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Institute, XX40
Zachary Taylor
Artist
Attributed to Clark Mills
Daten.d.
plaster/painted
Not on view

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