George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal [obverse]

1889

George Hampden Lovett

Associated Names
George Hampden Lovett

Die Engraver, American, 1824 - 1894

The image shows a metallic sculpture of a left-facing profile of George Washington on a coin or medallion. The sculpture features detailed hair tied at the back with a ribbon. The surface is polished and reflective, displaying shades of silver and gray. The name "GEORGE WASHINGTON" is inscribed around the edge. The portrayal is realistic and maintains human head proportions.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features intricate lettering that surrounds the central inscription, which commemorates the centennial celebration of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. The text is framed by a laurel wreath design along the edge of the medal. The entire composition is rendered in a metallic finish.

Inscription [reverse]

George Hampden Lovett

1889

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward P. Whaites, Alderson, West Virginia; gift 1888 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1989

  • Hail, Washington, Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, Washington, 1989-1990, unnumbered catalogue.

Inscriptions

on truncation of the bust: G H L; around circumference: GEORGE WASHINGTON

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