Love Conquers All [obverse]

1937

Robert Ingersoll Aitken (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Robert Ingersoll Aitken

Designer, American, 1878 - 1949

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a relief on a circular medallion, depicting an embrace between two figures. One person's back is shown with one arm wrapped around the other individual's neck, while the other person's hands rest on their shoulder and arm. The medallion is bronze-colored, implying a metallic material. The sculpture appears polished and smooth, creating lifelike figures with soft, flowing lines. The words "OMNIA VINCIT AMOR" are inscribed beside the figures. The medallion's surface is smooth, showcasing detailed sculpting of the figures in relief.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture shown is a circular bas-relief medallion depicting a naked male figure crouched and embracing a draped female figure. The medallion is made of bronze, displaying a brownish-gold color with areas of aged patina. The male figure has styled hair and rests his chin on his bent arm while cradling the female figure against his shoulder, her hands placed on his back. The sculpture features detailed folds in the draped fabric and muscle tone of the male figure, giving it a lifelike appearance. An inscription to the right reads "ALL MANKIND LOVE A LOVER."

All Mankind Love a Lover [reverse]

Robert Ingersoll Aitken, Medallic Art Company

1937


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1937 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Fifteenth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left: OMNIA / VINCIT; center right: AMOR


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