America's Peace Terms: Woodrow Wilson and the Fourteen Points [obverse]

1918

Karl Goetz

Associated Names
Karl Goetz

Medalist, German, 1875 - 1950

The sculpture features a relief depiction of a man wearing glasses and dressed in flowing robes, with deep folds. He holds a tablet inscribed with "8 JAN. 1918" and raised circular dots. The man gestures towards it with his hand. The man's face is detailed, showing fine lines and expression in copper or bronze material. The edges of the sculpture include the inscriptions "BOTSCHAFT" and "WILSON'S." The artwork provides a realistic representation of a man explaining or presenting.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The circular medallion features a prominent eagle with wings spread wide in the center. Above the eagle are stylized flame-like shapes. Below the eagle, there is a rectangular tablet or plaque with the inscription "12 FEBR 1918" surrounded by circular indentations, resembling buttons or rivets. The tablet is flanked by two scales of justice on each side. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with the words "PROGRAMM WELTFRIEDENS." The medallion appears to be metallic with a coppery brown color, potentially bronze. The surface is smooth with raised designs and text.

The Four Supplementary Points [reverse]

Karl Goetz

1918

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased by Dr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, Kinnelon, New Jersey; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: BOTSCHAFT WILSON'S; on the tablets: 8 / JAN. 1918

Wikidata ID

Q63861911

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