Paul Manship

Manship, Paul Howard

American, 1885 - 1966

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A woman holding up an archery bow runs alongside a sleek dog in this free-standing, bronze sculpture. Some areas of the surface are shiny brown and others have a mint-green patina. In this photograph, the woman and dog run to our left. The woman’s hips are squared to our left but she turns her torso to face us, her arms outstretched as she twists her head to look over her back shoulder. She looks to our right almost in profile with almond-shaped eyes under thin, arched brows. She has a straight nose, and her full lips are closed. Her hair falls in stylized waves close to her head, and is gathered at the back of her neck. Held up at shoulder height, her right arm, to our left, is bent back at the elbow. She holds her fingers together, as if holding a missing arrow or the string of the bow. With her other arm extending to our right, she holds up a bow as tall as she is, also at shoulder height. A sash drapes over her shoulders, and the ends trail behind her. She has smooth, round breasts over the shallow indentations of her ribcage. Her hips and thighs are smooth, her left knee bent in front of her and her other leg extended behind her, in midstride with her toes pointed. The muscular dog also runs with legs outstretched to our left, and it turns its head back to our right. Sharp teeth line its parted jaws, and its tongue sticks out over its bottom lip. The neck, the back of the hind legs, and its pointed tail are covered in thick, stylized fur. A curling, plant-like shape beneath and behind the woman and dog connects them and supports their weight. The plant grows from a stepped, rectangular base, which is shown on a gray, rectangular pedestal against a gray wall.
Paul Manship, Diana and a Hound, 1925, bronze, Gift of Mrs. Houghton P. Metcalf, 1977.48.2

Diana and a Hound

Paul Manship · 1925 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1977.48.2

In this sculpture, a woman stands with her arms extended out to either side, flanked by two deer-like animals. She wears a flowing skirt that ripples down her legs, tied at her waist with an intricate belt. Her torso is bare, but she wears a shawl that flows down her shoulders on the left and right. Her curly hair is tied back in a low bun. She looks towards the deer on the right, which has short horns. This deer looks up at her. The deer on the left has no horns, and is rearing backwards onto its hind legs, its front legs bent in the air. The sculpture is made of a dark, polished material with a rectangular base.
Paul Manship, Dancer and Gazelles, 1916, bronze, Gift of Mrs. Houghton P. Metcalf, 1977.48.1

Dancer and Gazelles

Paul Manship · 1916 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1977.48.1

The sculpture is an amphora vase with intricate detailing. It features a relief of a woman in classical attire and jewelry. The material appears to be dark metal, possibly bronze, with a smooth finish and a patina. It includes two handles designed as mythical horse-head creatures. The handles have detailed features such as eyes, ears, and decorative elements. The sculpture gives a sense of historical richness and craftsmanship.
Paul Manship, Vase, 1913, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of James Parmelee, 1941), 2015.19.3683

Vase

Paul Manship · 1913 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3683

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy on a round medallion or coin-like object. The material appears bronze or a similar metallic alloy. Kennedy's features and hair are embossed in a three-dimensional manner. The engraved name "JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY" surrounds the medallion's edge. The sculpture exudes dignity and formality typical of commemorative medallions.
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, John Fitzgerald Kennedy Inaugural Medal [obverse], 1961, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom, Jr., 1969), 2015.19.3898.a

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Inaugural Medal [obverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company · 1961 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3898.a

This is a photograph of a bronze commemorative medal. The medal features the Great Seal of the United States, with an eagle at its center. The eagle holds an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left. Above the eagle's head is a banner with the text "E PLURIBUS UNUM." The edge of the medal is inscribed with the words "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and below the eagle, the inscription reads "INAUGURATED JANUARY 20TH 1961." The medal has a detailed design, with raised lettering and imagery.
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, John Fitzgerald Kennedy Inaugural Medal [reverse], 1961, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom, Jr.), 2015.19.3898.b

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Inaugural Medal [reverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company · 1961 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3898.b

The sculpture is a profile portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a circular medallion or coin. The color is golden brown, resembling bronze. The profile shows Roosevelt's side face with combed hair, a nose, and a chin. Engraved text on the edge includes "Franklin Delano Roosevelt," "1933 - 1937," and "John Nance Garner Vice President of the United States."
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [obverse], 1933, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom, 1956), 2015.19.3759.a

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [obverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint · 1933 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3759.a

The image shows a round, flat sculpture with a three-masted sailing ship as its central subject. The ship is depicted in full sail on waves, with a winged woman below it. The sculpture appears to be metallic with a bronze or gold-like patina. It has an engraved circular border with raised text. The design elements, such as the ship, wings, and waves, are intricately detailed against the recessed background of the medal.
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal: The Ship of State [reverse], 1933, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom), 2015.19.3759.b

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal: The Ship of State [reverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint · 1933 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3759.b

This is an image of a bronze medallion with a detailed depiction of a three-masted sailing ship at sea and a winged figure below it. The medallion has a circular border and an engraved inscription that reads, "THOU, TOO, SAIL ON, O SHIP OF STATE, SAIL ON, O UNION STRONG AND GREAT."
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal: The Ship of State [reverse], 1933, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom), 2015.19.3649.b

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal: The Ship of State [reverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint · 1933 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3649.b

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The image shows a bronze medal featuring a profile relief of a man's head and shoulders, facing left. Surrounding the profile is text in capital letters, which reads: "FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT 1933 1937", with "JOHN NANCE GARNER VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 31ST PRESIDENT" inscribed around the border. The surface of the medal has a textured appearance with a polished finish. The medals details and the inscriptions around it highlight its commemorative nature. The photograph captures the color and texture of the bronze material.
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [obverse], 1933, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Corcoran Thom, 1933), 2015.19.3649.a

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [obverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, U.S. Mint · 1933 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3649.a

The sculpture is a bronze medallion featuring two satyrs engaged playfully. The satyrs face each other with raised arms, displaying typical satyr features such as pointed ears and tails. They are on a circular platform resembling a pile of grapes. The medallion has a detailed border with raised dots and vine motifs, and each side showcases bunches of grapes. The piece is made of bronze, with a reddish-brown color. The sculpture is textured, showing shadows and highlights accentuating the muscular forms of the satyrs. An artist’s signature and date are engraved at the bottom, reading "P. MANSHIP 1930."
Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company, Two Satyrs Treading Grapes [reverse], 1930, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3641.b

Two Satyrs Treading Grapes [reverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company · 1930 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3641.b