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Joseph E. Renier, Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse), 1963, bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.61
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Drug Industry Annual NWDA Award (Diana Award) (design for obverse)
- Artist
- Founder
- Medallic Art Company
- Date
- 1963
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- bronze
- Keywords
- Figure female — full length
- Mythology — classical — Diana
- Occupation — medicine — pharmacist
- Object Number
- 1967.93.61
Artwork Description
Created in 1959, the National Wholesale Druggist Association (NWDA) Diana Award recognizes pharmaceutical product manufacturers. In Joseph Renier’s medal design the stylized figure of Diana carries a bow that symbolizes her role as the goddess of the hunt.