Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [obverse]

1905

Charles Barber (engraver/modeler), Joseph K. Davison's Sons (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Charles Barber

Engraver/modeler, American, born England, 1840 - 1917

Joseph K. Davison's Sons

Manufacturer, American

The image shows a round medallion with a profile relief of a man with a mustache and glasses, dressed formally. The man depicted is Theodore Roosevelt, as indicated by the engraved text "THEODORE ROOSEVELT" along the edges of the medallion. The sculpture is cast in a bronze-colored material with variations in tonality. The detail of the sculpture reflects a realistic representation, with features like combed hair and suit folds. The medallion emphasizes Roosevelt’s profile.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular commemorative medal marking the inauguration of the President of the United States. The surface is inscribed with the words "INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MARCH 4 1905," along with decorative elements like olive branches and possibly laurel leaves. The color of the sculpture is a rich brown, suggesting a bronze material. It presents a flat, round form with text and decorative elements in relief, highlighting its purpose as a commemorative or historical artifact.

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [reverse]

George Morgan, Joseph K. Davison's Sons

1905

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Corcoran Thom [née Mary Huntington Lay, 1877-1957], Washington; gift 1956 to the Cocoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: THEODORE ROOSEVELT

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