Frederick Shrady

Shrady, Frederick Charles

American, 1907 - 1990

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The image shows a medal with an abstract sculpture of two elongated human-like figures intertwined with a geometric grid of vertical and horizontal lines. The figures and grid are simplified into basic shapes, suggesting movement and interaction. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a warm brown hue with a smooth, metallic finish. The medal features the words "COURAGE HOPE" etched around the design.
Frederick Shrady, Medallic Art Company, Oppression: Life without Courage and Hope [obverse], 1975, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1975), 2015.19.3910.a

Oppression: Life without Courage and Hope [obverse]

Frederick Shrady, Medallic Art Company · 1975 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3910.a

Frederick Shrady, Medallic Art Company, Freedom: Life with Courage and Hope [reverse], 1975, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3910.b

Freedom: Life with Courage and Hope [reverse]

Frederick Shrady, Medallic Art Company · 1975 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3910.b