Ruffed Grouse [reverse]

1930

Laura Gardin Fraser (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Laura Gardin Fraser

Designer, American, 1889 - 1966

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture depicts a bird on a textured branch. The bird has a prominent fan-shaped tail and delicate plumage rendered in detail. The bird appears alert and present, crafted in bronze with a warm, golden-brown hue, giving it an antique appearance. The bird is in profile, showcasing detailed feathers and intricate texture carved into the bronze. The circular relief resembles a medal or coin.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a hunter and a hunting dog in relief. The hunter is standing upright, facing right, dressed in hunting attire, wearing a cap, and holding a shotgun. The hunting dog is positioned in front of the hunter, with its head lowered. The background is textured, emphasizing the detailed figures. The medallion is bronze-colored, with inscriptions including "1930" and "STEADY." Overall, the sculpture presents a hunting scene in a historical and straightforward manner.

"Steady" [obverse}

Laura Gardin Fraser, Medallic Art Company

1930

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1930 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (First Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1980

  • That's Entertainment, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 1980, unpublished checklist, no. 16.

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