Commemorative Medal

Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, 1919, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.83
Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, 1919, bronze, 3 1⁄8 in. (8.0 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.83

Artwork Details

Title
Commemorative Medal
Artist
Date
1919
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 1⁄8 in. (8.0 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Allegory — quality — justice
  • Allegory — quality — harmony
  • Mythology — classical — Concordia
  • Object — other — cornucopia
Object Number
1965.16.83
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1965.16.83

Artwork Description

Paul Manship’s medal commemorates the visit to the United States in 1919 of Dr. Epitacio M. Pessoa, president-elect of Brazil. Dr. Pessoa arrived in New York City, then traveled to Boston and Washington, D.C., in ceremonial appearances meant to solidify relations between Brazil and the United States. On the reverse, a freighter riding the waves symbolizes the raw materials (rubber, oil, and rope fiber) provided to the United States by its trading partner.

Works by this artist (483 items)

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Paul Manship, Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial, n.d., cast posthumously, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1971.15
Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial
Artist
Daten.d., cast posthumously
bronze
On view
Paul Manship, Bulldog, 1906, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.41
Bulldog
Artist
Date1906
bronze
On view
Paul Manship, Frog, 1952, bronze on lapis lazuli base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.31
Frog
Artist
Date1952
bronze on lapis lazuli base
On view
Paul Manship, Study for Venus Anadyomene, 1924, bronze on marble base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.57
Study for Venus Anadyomene
Artist
Date1924
bronze on marble base
On view