Fame [reverse]

1933

Carl Paul Jennewein (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Carl Paul Jennewein

Designer, American, born Germany, 1890 - 1978

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture features an embossed image of an insect in the center. The surface is a warm copper color. Surrounding the insect is the word "FAMA" split by the insect's body. The sculpture has a circular form with a raised bead-like pattern along the edge. Below the insect, there is a small emblem or monogram along with the year "1933." The text and detailing give the sculpture an ornamental appearance, similar to a large, intricately designed medal or medallion.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture features a relief of a winged cherub figure holding two laurel wreaths, positioned within a circular, medallion-like format. The cherub appears to be in mid-step, and is detailed with curly hair and proportionate limbs. The sculpture is made of a golden-brown material, likely bronze. On the right side of the sculpture is the word "GLORIA" in raised letters.

Glory [obverse]

Carl Paul Jennewein, Medallic Art Company

1933

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1933 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Seventh Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center left: FA; center right: MA; lower right, artist's initials in monogram: [artist's device] CPJ / 1933 / ©

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