Henry Doherty Morrey

Anthony de Francisci, Henry Doherty Morrey, ca. 1918, metal: brass/electrotype/patinated, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.60
Copied Anthony de Francisci, Henry Doherty Morrey, ca. 1918, metal: brass/electrotype/patinated, 5 12 in. (14.1 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.60

Artwork Details

Title
Henry Doherty Morrey
Date
ca. 1918
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
5 12 in. (14.1 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
metal: brass/electrotype/patinated
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — Morrey, Henry Doherty — bust
Object Number
1966.51.60

Artwork Description

Little is known about Henry Doherty Morrey, who appears on this medal. The inscription indicates that the young man lived only fifteen years, and was perhaps a victim of the great influenza epidemic of 1917. Anthony de Francisci may have been commissioned by the boy’s family to create this portrait as a memorial.