Abundance [reverse]

1934

Albert Laessle (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Albert Laessle

Designer, American, 1877 - 1954

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a round, medallion-like object featuring an embossed design of an ear of corn at the center, with its husks partially peeled back to reveal the kernels. It is made of a bronze-colored material. The detailed rendition of the corn and husk creates a textured surface. The word "ABUNDANCE" is inscribed along the upper edge of the medallion, with the letters arranged in a semi-circular arc around the corn.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a bas-relief medal with a depiction of a turkey in the center. The turkey has detailed feathering and a full body with its wings and tail feathers clearly shown. The medal is round and bronze-colored. The word "AMERICA" is arched on the top edge, and "ALBERT LAESSLE" is inscribed on the right side. The turkey relief appears raised on the medal's surface.

The Abundance of America [obverse]

Albert Laessle, Medallic Art Company

1934

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1934 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Tenth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: A B U N D A N C E

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