Conserve Wildlife

Gertrude K. Lathrop, Conserve Wildlife, 1938, 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, 1972.167.40
Copied Gertrude K. Lathrop, Conserve Wildlife, 1938, 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, 1972.167.40

Artwork Details

Title
Conserve Wildlife
Artist
Commissioner
Society of Medallic Arts
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1938
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
Keywords
  • Animal — bird — duck
  • Animal — deer
Object Number
1972.167.40
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1972.167.40

Artwork Description

Gertrude Lathrop emphasized the message of this medal by picturing a western pronghorn antelope taking shelter behind a barrel cactus and a duck nestled among marsh grasses gone to seed. In this way, the sculptor drew attention to the need for wildlife conservation throughout the United States.