Nicholas Roerich, 1874-1947, Russian painter and archaeologist [obverse]

1929

Henry Dropsy (medalist), Victor Canale (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Henry Dropsy

Medalist, French, 1885 - 1969

Victor Canale

Manufacturer, French, est. 1912

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of a man with a bald head and a distinguished beard, facing to the right. The name "Nicholas Roerich" is inscribed above his head, while "Henry Dropsy" is engraved below the neckline. The letters "XL" are present below, likely indicating a specific series or edition of the medal. The sculpture appears to be made of a bronze-like colored metal, giving it an antique appearance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.67 cm (2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3968.a

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a bronze circular medal with a raised depiction of figures building a castle or tower. The artwork shows intricate details like ladders and tools, emphasizing labor and craftsmanship. The medal inscription reads "HONOUR TO THE CREATOR AND BUILDER NEW YORK MCMXXIX" at the top and "ROERICH MUSEUM" at the bottom. There is a central monogrammed emblem that appears to be "M R." The medal has a natural metallic brown hue, consistent with bronze material.

Building the Roerich Museum [reverse]

Henry Dropsy, Victor Canale

1929

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by the Cocoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

below truncation of head: HENRY DROPSY; around top circumference: .NICHOLAS ROERICH.; around bottom circumference: .XL.

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