Paul Manship, Charity (#1), 1955, bronze on marble and wood base, 15 1⁄8 x 12 1⁄2 x 6 in. (38.3 x 31.7 x 15.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.18
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Charity (#1)
- Artist
- Date
- 1955
- Location
- Dimensions
- 15 1⁄8 x 12 1⁄2 x 6 in. (38.3 x 31.7 x 15.1 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist
- Mediums Description
- bronze on marble and wood base
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Figure group — female and child
- Study — sculpture model
- Allegory — quality — charity
- Object Number
- 1965.16.18
Artwork Description
Paul Manship created small relief medallions representing Patriotism, Justice, Fortitude, and Charity for his sculpture Abraham Lincoln the Hoosier Youth. These were placed around the base of the finished statue and were what Manship considered to be “some of the major qualities which Lincoln possessed.”