William McKinley Second Inaugural Medal [reverse]

1901

American 20th Century (designer), Joseph K. Davison's Sons (manufacturer)

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Designer

Joseph K. Davison's Sons

Manufacturer, American

This sculpture depicts the U.S. Capitol building, featuring the dome and steps leading up to it, on a circular medallion. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a russet brown color. Surrounding the Capitol building image, there is an inscription reading "WILLIAM McKINLEY PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES-THEODORE ROOSEVELT VICE PRESIDENT" with the date "MAR. 4, 1901" displayed below the building.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The relief portrait is a medallion depicting the profile of a man, identified as William McKinley. The subject is facing left, showcasing distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and neatly combed hair. The medallion is crafted from a reddish-brown material that resembles bronze. The surface is smooth and polished, with edges adorned with a beaded design. An inscription around the perimeter reads "SECOND INAUGURATION OF WILLIAM McKINLEY," indicating the occasion being commemorated. The image of the portrait is slightly raised from the background, allowing the details of McKinley's features and attire, such as a bow tie, to be visible.

William McKinley Second Inaugural Medal [obverse]

American 20th Century, Joseph K. Davison's Sons

1901

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: .WILLIAM McKINLEY PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.THEODORE ROOSEVELT VICE-PRESIDENT; in exergue: MAR.4.1901

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