Oh What Are the Prizes We Perish to Win

Herbert Adams, Oh What Are the Prizes We Perish to Win, 1934, 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 , 1972.167.4
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Artwork Details

Title
Oh What Are the Prizes We Perish to Win
Artist
Commissioner
Society of Medallic Arts
Date
1934
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
Subjects
  • Animal — fish
  • Figure male — child — nude
  • Recreation — sport and play — fishing
Object Number
1972.167.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1972.167.4

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Artist
Date2001
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