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University of Pennsylvania Medal for Merit in Architectural Ornament

  • Albert Laessle, University of Pennsylvania Medal for Merit in Architectural Ornament, n.d., silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1971.119.1

Luce Center Label

For the obverse of this medal, Albert Laessle borrowed elements from Egyptian, Assyrian, and Greek carved reliefs to evoke the great historical periods of architecture.

Title
University of Pennsylvania Medal for Merit in Architectural Ornament
Artist
Albert Laessle
Date
n.d.
Location
  1. Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. Luce Foundation Center
  3. 4th Floor
  4. 46A
Dimensions
1/4 x 2 x 2 in. (0.5 x 5.2 x 5.2 cm)
Copyright
Credit Line

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
silver
Mediums Description
silver
Classifications
Sculpture
Medal
Keywords
  • Figure male – elderly – full length
Object Number
1971.119.1
Palette
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