Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse]

1925

Herbert Adams

Associated Names
Herbert Adams

Medalist, American, 1858 - 1945

The sculpture is a profile relief of an older man with short hair and a beard, depicted on a circular medal or coin. He is dressed in a suit with a collared shirt underneath. The sculpture is rendered in a golden color. The figure is engraved on the smooth, flat surface of the coin, and the rim bears the name "JULES JEAN JUSSERAND" inscribed around the top. The initials "H.A" are visible on the left side, beneath the subject's shoulder. The detailed rendering of the hair and facial features highlights the precision of the work, with the man's gaze directed to the right.
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Artwork overview

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This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion features an engraved inscription dedicated to the "Ambassador of France and Madame Jusserand" as a token of affection and esteem from the people of Washington. The inscription is surrounded by ornate leaf and floral motifs, which are delicately carved into the surface of the medallion. The text is written in an elegant font, and the date "Jan X MCMXXV" is noted. The medallion has a rich golden hue and a smooth, polished finish.

Inscription [reverse]

Herbert Adams

1925

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by inheritance to his wife, Adeline Adams [1859-1948, née Adeline Valentine Pond], Brooklyn; gift 19 October 1945 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center left: HA; around circumference: JULES JEAN JUSSERAND

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