Robert Aitken, Amor Omnia Vincit, 1937, bronze, 2 7⁄8 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, 1972.167.22
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Amor Omnia Vincit
- Artist
- Commissioner
- Society of Medallic Arts
- Founder
- Medallic Art Company
- Date
- 1937
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 2 7⁄8 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
- Subjects
- Figure group — nude
- Object Number
- 1972.167.22
Artwork Description
The Society of Medalists was established in 1930 and is the oldest medal collectors’ organization in the United States. The sculptor Robert Aitken created this medal, which was the fifteenth issued by the society. On the obverse, a variant of the Latin phrase for “Love Conquers All” appears with a classically inspired figural composition. The English motto on the reverse is not an exact translation of the Latin. Research has not revealed the purpose for which Aitken designed this medal.
