William Howard Taft Inaugural Medal [reverse]

1909

American 20th Century (engraver/modeler), Joseph K. Davison's Sons (manufacturer)

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Engraver/modeler

Joseph K. Davison's Sons

Manufacturer, American

The sculpture depicts a circular medal with engraved text. The text reads, "WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT PRESIDENT" and "JAMES SCHOOLCRAFT SHERMAN VICE PRESIDENT." The color of the medallion is a warm, brownish hue with a patina. The text is raised and legible against the flat background surface of the medal, creating a formal presentation. The contrast between the background and the raised letters provides a distinguished look to the medallion.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medal featuring the profile busts of two men, one positioned slightly in front of the other. The man in the foreground has a prominent mustache, while the man behind wears glasses. The color of the medal is a rich, rusty brown. The figures are rendered in relief, giving them a three-dimensional appearance against the flat background of the medal. Above the figures is the word "INAUGURATION" and below them is the date "MARCH 4, 1909." The medal has a circular shape, and it appears to be designed to commemorate a specific event.

William Howard Taft Inaugural Medal [obverse]

American 20th Century, Joseph K. Davison's Sons

1909

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Corcoran Thom [née Mary Huntington Lay, 1877-1957], Washington; gift 1956 to the Cocoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across field: WILLIAM / HOWARD / TAFT / PRESIDENT / JAMES / SCHOOLCRAFT / SHERMAN / VICE PRESIDENT

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