The Antarctic [reverse]

1941

Erwin F. Springweiler (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Erwin F. Springweiler

Designer, American, born Germany, 1896 - 1968

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The image shows a circular medallion featuring five penguins in various postures at the center. The words "PALMER WILKES BYRD ELLSWORTH ANTARCTIC" are inscribed around the penguins on the edge of the medallion. The sculpture appears to be made of bronze, giving it a warm brown color with light-catching highlights. The medallion is flat and round, resembling a coin, with raised penguins and lettering creating a textured relief effect.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture depicts a standing polar bear on rocks with its head raised. Surrounding the bear are two flying birds, suggesting an arctic environment. The circular sculpture resembles a medal or coin, featuring raised and embossed details. It is a uniform bronze color with a metallic sheen. The outer edge includes the words "GREEELY," "BARTLETT," "PEARY," "BYRD," and "ARCTIC," separated by small star symbols.

The Arctic [obverse]

Erwin F. Springweiler, Medallic Art Company

1941

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1941 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Twenty-Fourth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in exergue: ANTARCTIC / E.F.S. / ©; around circumference: * PALMER * WILKES * BYRD * ELLSWORTH *

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