Music [obverse]

model 1976, struck 1978

Robert Cook (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

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Robert Cook

Designer, American, 1921 - 2017

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a circular relief featuring abstract and dynamic forms. The material of the sculpture appears to be polished bronze with a lustrous and smooth surface. The sculpture is slightly raised from the surface, creating a sense of depth and texture within its design.
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Artwork overview

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The sculpture is a circular relief depicting two abstract human figures engaged in a dance or a dynamic motion. The material appears to be bronze with a dark metallic color reflecting light off polished surfaces, highlighting contours and giving depth to the figures. The figures have elongated limbs and expressive poses, suggesting movement and interaction. The year "1976" and the inscription "R Cook" are visible at the bottom of the sculpture. The figures are stylized and streamlined, emphasizing line and form over realism.

Dance [reverse]

Robert Cook, Medallic Art Company

1976

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1978 of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Ninety-Seventh Issue) to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

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