Flight [reverse]

1941

Brenda Putnam (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Brenda Putnam

Designer, American, 1890 - 1975

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a round medal featuring an embossed image of a bird in flight, specifically a dove with outstretched wings at the center. Beneath the dove, there are stylized clouds. The word "FLIGHT" is inscribed across the lower portion of the medal, integrating with the cloud design. The medal is a bronze color, likely made from copper or a copper alloy. The details of the bird and the lettering are sharp and well-defined against the smooth background. This medal is presented against a black backdrop.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round medal with a raised relief of a male figure kneeling on one knee, holding a model airplane. On the left, there is a sun with rays. The medal is in a warm bronze color, giving it an antique appearance. It appears to be made of metal based on its finish and sculpted design. The sculpture portrays a human figure in an active pose with an object suggesting exploration and innovation. The figure is nude, emphasizing anatomical details and musculature in an idealized form. There are inscriptions at the bottom right showing the numbers "19" and "44" and the initials "BP."

Flight [obverse]

Brenda Putnam, Medallic Art Company

1941


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1942 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Twenty-Sixth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around bottom circumference: FLIGHT


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