David W. Taylor Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement in Navy Architecture and Marine Engineering (obverse)

Anthony de Francisci, David W. Taylor Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement in Navy Architecture and Marine Engineering (obverse), 1936, copper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.39
Copied Anthony de Francisci, David W. Taylor Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement in Navy Architecture and Marine Engineering (obverse), 1936, copper, 2 12 in. (6.4 cm.) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.39

Artwork Details

Title
David W. Taylor Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement in Navy Architecture and Marine Engineering (obverse)
Date
1936
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 12 in. (6.4 cm.) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Mediums
Mediums Description
copper
Classifications
Keywords
  • Dress — uniform — military uniform
  • Portrait male — Taylor, David W. — bust
Object Number
1966.110.39

Artwork Description

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers commissioned the David W. Taylor Medal in 1936 to honor successes in naval architecture and marine engineering. The first medal was presented to Taylor himself, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and noted authority on naval architecture and engineering. The obverse, seen in this uniface sample, shows Taylor wearing his military insignia and features the anchor and hawsers that symbolize his naval background.