American Heart Association Medal

Copied Joseph E. Renier, American Heart Association Medal, 1952 or 1956, bronze, 2 7⁄8 in. (7.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.38

Artwork Details

Title
American Heart Association Medal
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1952 or 1956
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 7⁄8 in. (7.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • Occupation — medicine — doctor
  • Emblem — heart
  • Architecture Interior — science — laboratory
Object Number
1967.93.38
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.93.38

Artwork Description

The American Heart Association was established in 1924 to educate the public about heart disease prevention. The two figures in Joseph Renier's design represent cooperation between science and industry in creating medical and pharmaceutical advances. The rising sun in the background symbolizes the hope of a future without heart disease.