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The image features a round sculptural relief of a village or small town with tightly stacked, textured buildings, gabled roofs, a tall tower, and small windows. The buildings are on a rocky outcrop, giving the appearance of a hillside arrangement. The sculpture is a bronze tone, suggesting it is made of bronze. The style is detailed and traditional, showing the form and layout of the settlement.
Harry Marinsky, Medallic Art Company, Mountain Solitude: Hilltop Town, Capriglia, Tuscany [reverse], 1977, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3913.b

Mountain Solitude: Hilltop Town, Capriglia, Tuscany [reverse]

Harry Marinsky, Medallic Art Company · 1977 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3913.b

The sculpture features two squirrels on a round medal-like surface. One squirrel is perched on a branch in a curled position with its tail wrapped around, while the other is more upright looking upwards. The sculpture is made of bronze with a rich, warm brown color and a metallic sheen. The surface is textured to create details such as fur, branches, and distant landscape elements. The branches have smaller twigs and leaves. The artwork has a relief structure, with the subjects slightly raised from the surface.
Elizabeth N. Weistrop, Medallic Art Company, Squirrels [reverse], 1965, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3788.b

Squirrels [reverse]

Elizabeth N. Weistrop, Medallic Art Company · 1965 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3788.b

The sculpture on the medal portrays a seated figure resembling an elderly man with a long beard. The figure is holding a compass and appears to be contemplating or examining something. The relief sculpture is on a circular bronze medal, with detailed shadows and highlights emphasizing clothing folds and beard texture. An inscription around the edge reads, "AND GOD SAW EVERYTHING THAT HE HAD MADE, AND, BEHOLD IT WAS VERY GOOD." The craftsmanship of the relief sculpture provides a highly detailed appearance when viewed from above.
Albert Wein, Medallic Art Company, God the Creator [reverse], 1951, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3728.b

God the Creator [reverse]

Albert Wein, Medallic Art Company · 1951 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3728.b

The sculpture is an embossed image on a circular medallion. The center features a woman kneeling down, with her right arm raised and her left arm around a child who stands beside her. In the foreground is the outline of a ram's head. Behind them are architectural elements including a castle with two towers on the left and two columns on the right. Above them are five small figures emerging from a cloud. The medallion is made of bronze, with figures raised against the background, creating depth and texture. At the bottom is the inscription "THE OLD WORLD 1939."
Edward McCartan, Medallic Art Company, The Old World [reverse], 1939, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3672.b

The Old World [reverse]

Edward McCartan, Medallic Art Company · 1939 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3672.b

The sculpture is a circular bronze medal with a greenish-brown patina. It features a detailed relief composition of multiple human figures engaged in various activities surrounded by swirling abstract and natural elements. Inscribed around the border are the words "CREATIVE INSPIRATION REGENERATION." The sculptural elements rise subtly from the surface, giving the piece depth and texture against the flat backdrop of the medal.
Robert Lohman, Medallic Art Company, The Perennially Creative Inspiration [reverse], 1966, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3790.b

The Perennially Creative Inspiration [reverse]

Robert Lohman, Medallic Art Company · 1966 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3790.b

The sculpture is a circular relief piece depicting a mountainous landscape. The mountains are rugged and vertical, with some sections appearing overhanging. The color palette includes bronze or brass tones, with lighter highlights for texture. It seems to be made of metal, possibly bronze. The mountains rise sharply from a flat base, contrasting with the smooth backdrop. There is a small, flat, elongated shape near the base. The overall effect is one of dramatic verticality in a circular form, creating a dynamic presence.
Stanley Bleifeld, Medallic Art Company, Chinese Landscape [reverse], 1974, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3908.b

Chinese Landscape [reverse]

Stanley Bleifeld, Medallic Art Company · 1974 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3908.b

The sculpture is a circular bronze medallion featuring a relief of a man, a woman, and a child. The man stands with a bundle of wheat draped over his shoulder and a calf beside him. The woman is seated on the ground, engaged with a child whom she holds up. The figures are stylized and portrayed in a simplified, classical manner. The surface of the medallion bears the inscription "FREEDOM FROM WANT AND FROM FEAR" around its border. The medallion is bronze-colored with texture variations that provide depth to the relief work.
Carl Ludwig Schmitz, Medallic Art Company, Freedom from Want and from Fear [reverse], 1943, silver, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3696.b

Freedom from Want and from Fear [reverse]

Carl Ludwig Schmitz, Medallic Art Company · 1943 · silver ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3696.b

The sculpture is a circular bronze relief depicting an explosion with a mushroom cloud shape. The landscape below the explosion has formations at its base. The sculpture is a uniform metallic bronze color. "WORLD UNITY OR OBLIVION" is inscribed on the lower part of the relief, flanking the mushroom cloud. The sculpture has a three-dimensional quality, with the explosion protruding outward.
Berthold Nebel, Medallic Art Company, Oblivion [reverse], 1945, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3712.b

Oblivion [reverse]

Berthold Nebel, Medallic Art Company · 1945 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3712.b

The sculpture features a medallion with three men at the center engaged in an industrial scene. Two men are near a large piece of machinery, one standing and the other kneeling, while a third man stands to the side with one hand raised. There are emblems and lines in the background, likely representing engineering or mechanical concepts. Inscriptions of "GOD", "HOWARD", and "MEN" are around the perimeter. The medallion is bronze in color, with a metallic and textured appearance. Muscular detailing on the figures suggests a classical styling.
Thomas Lo Medico, Medallic Art Company, Goodwill Toward Men [reverse], 1948, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3721.b

Goodwill Toward Men [reverse]

Thomas Lo Medico, Medallic Art Company · 1948 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3721.b

The sculpture is a circular bronze medal with an intricate design on its surface. In the center, there are two vertical stalks: one with rounded shapes resembling grains and the other with pointed elements. Crossing the stalks is a slightly curved sickle with a sharpened inner edge. The bronze color gives it an elegant appearance. The upper portion of the medal has raised text that reads "THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP." The design features agricultural symbols related to farming or harvesting in a literal form. The material appears smooth with some texture from casting remnants.
Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company, That Shall He Also Reap [reverse], 1932, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3647.b

That Shall He Also Reap [reverse]

Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company · 1932 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3647.b