World Peace

Media - 1972.167.34 - SAAM-1972.167.34_1 - 48122
Copied Joseph Kiselewski, World Peace, 1946, bronze, 2 78 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, 1972.167.34

Artwork Details

Title
World Peace
Commissioner
Society of Medallic Arts
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1946
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 78 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
Keywords
  • Figure female — full length
  • Allegory — civic — peace
  • Animal — bird — dove
  • Object — foliage — olive branch
  • Object — written matter — book
  • Object — written matter — map
Object Number
1972.167.34

Artwork Description

Research has not revealed the purpose of Joseph Kiselewski’s medal or the source of the commission. The obverse side shows a figure of peace, arms extended across the world. On the reverse, a dove holds an olive branch and rests upon a book, suggesting that the way to peace is through education. Kiselewski designed his medal in 1946, immediately after World War II, and it may be linked to the efforts of the United Nations, whose charter is to preserve world peace.