Commemorative Medal

Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, n.d., bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.85
Copied Paul Manship, Commemorative Medal, n.d., bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.85

Artwork Details

Title
Commemorative Medal
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — female
  • Landscape — celestial — sun
Object Number
1965.16.85
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1965.16.85

Artwork Description

This uniface artist’s sample by Paul Manship represents the design for the obverse of an unidentified medal. Two allegorical figures clasping hands appear to represent a diplomatic treaty between nations.