World’s Fair Medal (reverse)

Anthony de Francisci, World's Fair Medal (reverse), 1964, plaster plaque, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.8
Copied Anthony de Francisci, World's Fair Medal (reverse), 1964, plaster plaque, 10 1⁄2 in. (26.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.8

Artwork Details

Title
World’s Fair Medal (reverse)
Artist
Date
1964
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
10 1⁄2 in. (26.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
plaster plaque
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group — male
  • Indian
  • Animal — bird — eagle
  • History — United States — Colonization
  • Allegory — place — New York
  • Emblem — seal
Object Number
1966.51.8
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.8

Artwork Description

Anthony de Francisci designed this plaster relief for a medal commemorating the New York World’s Fair and the 300th anniversary of the founding of New York City. The anniversary marked the date in 1664 when British forces seized control of New Amsterdam from the Dutch and renamed the settlement after the Duke of York. The plaque depicts the seal of the City of New York, which includes figures of a Manhattan Indian and a Dutch sailor.