The Sower [obverse]

1932

Lee Lawrie (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Lee Lawrie

Designer, American, born Germany, 1877 - 1963

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The image shows a round medal featuring a muscular male figure sowing seeds. The man is at the center, one foot forward, and one arm extended, scattering seeds from a bag. The figure is muscular with a tunic, indicating motion. The material appears to be copper or a copper-like alloy, giving it a warm, brown hue. The medal has the inscription "WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH." The design is relief sculpture-like, with the figure and seeds raised from the background. Additionally, there are lines suggesting sunlight behind the figure.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular bronze medal with an intricate design on its surface. In the center, there are two vertical stalks: one with rounded shapes resembling grains and the other with pointed elements. Crossing the stalks is a slightly curved sickle with a sharpened inner edge. The bronze color gives it an elegant appearance. The upper portion of the medal has raised text that reads "THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP." The design features agricultural symbols related to farming or harvesting in a literal form. The material appears smooth with some texture from casting remnants.

That Shall He Also Reap [reverse]

Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company

1932

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1932 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Fifth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around top circumference: WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH; in exergue: LAWRIE / ©

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