Dancers [obverse]

1962

Oronzio Maldarelli (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Oronzio Maldarelli

Designer, American, born Italy, 1892 - 1963

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture depicts three female figures engaged in a dance, moving with arms interlinked in a circular formation. The relief is inscribed with the word "DANCERS" at the top. The sculpture is crafted from bronze and has a patinated finish, highlighting the details of the figures. The figures are modeled to emphasize the human form, with focus on curves and musculature.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular bronze medallion with three figures in dynamic poses. The title "BATHERS" is embossed along the edge. The bronze material gives it a smooth, brownish surface with detailed relief figures. The figures are shown in various poses, suggesting movement and interaction with each other or the environment. The design conveys a sense of fluidity and elegance in a possible aquatic or beach setting.

Bathers [reverse]

Oronzio Maldarelli, Medallic Art Company

1962

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1962 of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Sixty-Fifth Issue) to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: DANCERS

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