French Heroes Fund Medal: America Aids the Children of France [reverse]

1918

Paul Manship (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Paul Manship

Designer, American, 1885 - 1966

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The sculpture depicts a medal or medallion with a central relief design of several figures. The upper portion shows a larger figure with outstretched arms and emanating rays. Below this figure, there are smaller figures, including a seated woman with a child on her lap and other standing or kneeling children. The material appears to be bronze with a metallic sheen. The texture suggests fine craftsmanship, capturing intricate details of clothing and facial features. The inscription at the bottom reads “AMERICA AIDS THE CHILDREN OF FRANCE.” The design is circular, serving as a commemorative piece symbolizing cooperation between nations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.51 cm (2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3972.b

Associated Artworks

The relief on the round medal displays three soldiers in action. Two soldiers are running forward with rifles, while another soldier is on the ground. The soldiers wear early 20th-century military uniforms and helmets. The sculpture is bronze in color and appears to be made of cast bronze. The background includes smoke and floral motifs. The words "THE FRENCH HEROES FUND" are inscribed around the edge of the medal.

French Heroes Fund Medal [obverse]

Paul Manship, Medallic Art Company

1918


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by the Cocoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: P.MANSHIP / © 1918; in exergue: AMERICA.AIDS.THE. / .CHILDREN.OF. / .FRANCE.


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