Charles Lindbergh: Lone Eagle [reverse]

1931

Frederick William MacMonnies (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Frederick William MacMonnies

Designer, American, 1863 - 1937

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The image shows a circular gold medallion or coin with a sculpted design. The design features multiple figures: a skeletal figure on the left wearing a crown and holding a garment, and more dynamic figures on the right with human and possibly mythical elements like wings or flowing hair, arranged in a swirling composition. The sculpture is crafted from gold, with intricate details in the relief work giving it a radiant appearance against a black background.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular, bas-relief medallion featuring the head and shoulders of a man in aviator attire. The man is wearing a helmet and goggles. The surface of the medallion is engraved with the name "CHARLES A. LINDBERGH." The sculpture is gold in color, made of a metallic substance, possibly bronze or a similar metal with a gilded finish. The man's face is depicted realistically with a determined expression, looking forward and slightly upward. The detailing in the sculpture captures aspects of the aviator's gear. On the right side, there is a small emblem or initials to the artist. The sculpture is presented against a black background.

Commemoration of Charles Lindbergh's Flight [obverse]

Frederick William MacMonnies, Medallic Art Company

1931

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1931 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Fourth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference starting upper left, top of final E faintly visible: LONE EA[GLE]

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