For Conquer We Must [reverse]

1945

Rene Paul Chambellan (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Rene Paul Chambellan

Designer, American, 1893 - 1955

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a medal or medallion featuring a prominent central design of a sword crossed with a feather. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze. The circular medallion includes the embossed text "FOR CONQUER WE MUST" and small five-pointed stars scattered around the surface. The surface of the medallion is textured and slightly reflective, contributing to its three-dimensional appearance. The medallion's polished finish gives it a significant visual impact, while the text and symbols relate closely in scale to the overall size of the piece.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round bronze sculpture depicting a group of soldiers raising a flag. The figures are in a dynamic pose, straining to lift the flagpole above their heads. The soldiers wear helmets and military uniforms, and the flag slightly waves in the sculpture. Next to the flag is an inscription that reads, "IN TRIUMPH SHALL WAVE." The sculpture is crafted in bronze, giving it a warm, metallic color. The detailed depiction of the soldiers’ clothing and the flag conveys movement and struggle realistically. The relief style of the sculpture allows the figures to stand out prominently from the circular background, offering depth and dimension as it portrays the scene in a textured and tactile manner.

Commemoration of the Flag-Raising on Mt. Surabachi, Iwo Jima [obverse]

Rene Paul Chambellan, Medallic Art Company

1945

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1945 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Thirty-First Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center, around circumference: CHAMBELLAN SG; lower center left: ©; across center, left: FOR CONQUER; across center, right: WE MUST

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