Science Medal Award

Anthony de Francisci, Science Medal Award, 1951, plaster mold/cast, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.21
Anthony de Francisci, Science Medal Award, 1951, plaster mold/cast, 4 1⁄2 in. (11.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.21

Artwork Details

Title
Science Medal Award
Artist
Date
1951
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 1⁄2 in. (11.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
plaster mold/cast
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — written matter
Object Number
1966.51.21
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.21

Artwork Description

Anthony de Francisci created this mold from his original plaster design for the Science Medal. Intermediate molds like this one allowed the sculptor to change and refine the design without losing the original. This particular mold carries a lengthy inscription, which was much easier to cut into plaster than to sculpt in relief.

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Robert Henri, Cumulus Clouds, East River, 1901-1902, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Daniel Fraad in memory of her husband, 1992.91
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Date1901-1902
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Robert Henri, Untitled (nude), ca. 1915-1920, crayon on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1971.302
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Robert Henri, Seated Woman, 1924, pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1966.61
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Artist
Date1924
pencil on paper
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