Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Medal [obverse]

1913

American 20th Century (engraver/modeler), Whitehead & Hoag Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Engraver/modeler

Whitehead & Hoag Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1892 - closed 1965

The sculpture is a relief on a coin featuring the profile of a man. It is crafted from a copper or bronze material with a warm, metallic brown color and aged patina. The man has short hair and wears a suit, facing left. Inscriptions in capital letters read "INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1913." The details on the sculpture include hair strands and suit lapels, giving a realistic portrayal. The coin's surface texture enhances its vintage character.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion features the names "Woodrow Wilson," marked as "PRESIDENT," and "Thomas Riley Marshall," marked as "VICE PRESIDENT." At the top of the medallion, there is an engraving of an eagle with outstretched wings, and along the sides are depictions of fasces, a traditional symbol of authority. The surface of the medallion has an aged patina. The overall design conveys a sense of formality and historical significance.

Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Medal [reverse]

American 20th Century, Whitehead & Hoag Company

1913

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: INAVGVRATION MARCH 4,1913

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