This medal conveys Donal Hord’s interpretation of the biblical phrase “Whatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap.” The Native American figure on the obverse and reverse evokes an imaginary, undisturbed agricultural civilization before Europeans came to America. Sculpted after World War II and the founding of the United Nations, Hord’s medal expresses the value of working for peace.
- Title
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To Reap Man Must Sow
- Artist
- Commissioner
- Founder
- Date
- 1950
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 2 7⁄8 in. (7.3 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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
- Keywords
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- Occupation – farm – sowing
- Figure male – nude
- Figure male – full length
- Occupation – farm – harvesting
- Object Number
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1972.167.16
- Palette
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