Inscription [reverse]

1972

Leonard Baskin

Associated Names
Leonard Baskin

Sculptor, American, 1922 - 2000

This is a photograph of a circular medallion. The text on the medallion reads: "TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION OF THE HOUSE AND STUDIO OF THOMAS EAKINS • 1972 •". The medallion has a textured background surface, emphasizing the raised lettering. It is a commemorative piece marking the restoration of a location associated with Thomas Eakins. The medallion is displayed against a dark backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1567.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular relief featuring the profile of a man with a thick beard and tousled hair, looking to the left. The piece is rendered in bronze color, emphasizing the texture and detail of the man's facial features such as the furrowed brow, nose, and cheeks. Beneath the profile, the name "EAKINS" is inscribed prominently, followed by the artist's signature "BASKIN F." This circular medal-like format and the detailed engravings suggest a commemorative or portrait medal. The surface texture is slightly rough, adding depth and shadow to the features.

Thomas Eakins House Restoration Commemorative Medal [obverse]

Leonard Baskin

1972

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Cast 1972 by Franklin Mint, Philadelphia.[1] Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Alverthorpe, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania;[2] bequest 1980 to NGA.

[1] This cast is number 78 out of 1,000.

[2] A note in NGA curatorial files in the hand of Edith Rosenwald (Mrs. Lessing Rosenwald) reads "Given me by Seymour Adelman." Seymour Adelman was involved with the restoration of the Thomas Eakins house and studio.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across center: TO / COMMEMORATE / THE.RESTORATION / OF.THE.HOUSE.AND / STUDIO.OF / THOMAS.EAKINS / .1972.

Wikidata ID

Q63854717

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