Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse)

Joseph E. Renier, Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse), 1963, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.61
Copied Joseph E. Renier, Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse), 1963, bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.61

Artwork Details

Title
Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse)
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1963
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure female — full length
  • Mythology — classical — Diana
  • Occupation — medicine — pharmacist
Object Number
1967.93.61
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.93.61

Artwork Description

Created in 1959, the National Wholesale Druggist Association (NWDA) Diana Award recognizes pharmaceutical product manufacturers. In Joseph Renier’s medal design the stylized figure of Diana carries a bow that symbolizes her role as the goddess of the hunt.