Inscription (reverse)

1972

Leonard Baskin

Associated Names
Leonard Baskin

Artist, American, 1922 - 2000

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal with engraved text that reads: "TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION OF THE HOUSE AND STUDIO OF THOMAS EAKINS • 1972 •". It has a bronze-like patina and a slightly textured surface. The text is raised on the medal and it is displayed against a black background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Wilmerding

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2008.100.2.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture depicts a side profile portrait of a man with distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, and a textured beard and hair. The subject's detailed hair and beard give the sculpture a lifelike appearance. The material appears to be bronze, evidenced by its rich, metallic, golden-brown hue. The bottom of the medallion features the name "EAKINS," with the artist's name "BASKIN F." engraved beneath it. The overall effect of the medallion is reminiscent of a commemorative coin or a piece of statuary art.

Thomas Eakins House Restoration Commemorative Medal (obverse)

Leonard Baskin

1972

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Cast 1972 by Franklin Mint, Philadelphia. John Wilmerding, Princeton; gift 2008 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q63864201

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