James Douglas Award for Achievement in Non-ferrous Metallurgy (obverse)

Anthony de Francisci, James Douglas Award for Achievement in Non-ferrous Metallurgy (obverse), ca. 1922, white metal/galvano/patinated, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.85
Copied Anthony de Francisci, James Douglas Award for Achievement in Non-ferrous Metallurgy (obverse), ca. 1922, white metal/galvano/patinated, 8 in. (20.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.85

Artwork Details

Title
James Douglas Award for Achievement in Non-ferrous Metallurgy (obverse)
Date
ca. 1922
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 in. (20.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
white metal/galvano/patinated
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — Douglas, James — bust
Object Number
1966.51.85

Artwork Description

Anthony de Francisci designed a medal to honor James Douglas, founder of the Phelps Dodge Corporation and twice president of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. The medal is awarded to acknowledge accomplishments in nonferrous metallurgy. This uniface artist’s sample represents the obverse of the true medal and shows a profile of Douglas.