Sea Treasures [obverse]

1964

Frank Eliscu (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Frank Eliscu

Designer, American, 1912 - 1996

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture is a circular relief with a human figure surrounded by aquatic life. The human is posed horizontally with outstretched arms and legs. Surrounding elements include fish and sea plants. The material seems to be glazed ceramic in green and brown tones. The relief gives a three-dimensional effect, showing details like musculature and fish scales, creating a dynamic look.
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Artwork overview

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The sculpture is a relief depicting an underwater scene with various sea life. There is a piece of seaweed or coral at the center, accompanied by a fish swimming on the left, sea plants, a sand dollar at the bottom left, and an urchin on the bottom right. The sculpture is crafted in bronze, giving it a rich brown hue with patinas of green. The circular shape of the sculpture resembles a medallion or plate, allowing the sea life to appear in a natural, stylized manner.

Sea Treasures [reverse]

Frank Eliscu, Medallic Art Company

1964

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1964 of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Seventieth Issue) to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

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