Washington Allston, 1779-1843, Painter [obverse]

1847

Charles Cushing Wright, die engraver, after design by Paul Peter Duggan

Associated Names
Paul Peter Duggan

Designer, American, c. 1800 - 1861

Charles Cushing Wright

Die Engraver, American, 1796 - 1854

The sculpture is a profile relief of a man with wavy hair, portrayed on a circular medallion. The man faces right with detailed facial features and prominent neck and hair contours. The bronze-colored medallion likely made of metal, possibly bronze, bears the name "WASHINGTON ALLSTON" around the upper half, with inscriptions crediting "F. Dougan Del. C. C. Wright Sc." The medallion is smooth and polished, contrasting with the intricate details of the profile.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Nancy and Merl Moore

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.42 cm (2 1/2 in.)
    gross weight: 145.37 gr (0.32 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.145.4.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a bronze medal with a bas-relief sculpture. The central subject is an allegorical female figure wearing classical robes. She extends her right arm and holds a small wreath and a shield with her left hand. Two male figures stand to her left; one holds a palette and brushes, while the other is dressed in classical attire. The medal has a patterned border and is inscribed with "AMERICAN ART-UNION" and "1847." The color of the medal is natural bronze.

Fame Crowning Painting and Sculpture [reverse]

Paul Peter Duggan, Charles Cushing Wright

1847

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Col. and Mrs. Merl Moore, Falls Church, Virginia; gift 2003 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 953, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: WASHINGTON ALLSTON; near rim: P.P. DUGGAN DEL. C.C. WRIGHT SC.

Wikidata ID

Q63861674

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