Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Medal [reverse]

1913

American 20th Century (designer), Whitehead & Hoag Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Whitehead & Hoag Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1892 - closed 1965

The sculpture is a commemorative medallion featuring the names "Woodrow Wilson" and "Thomas Riley Marshall," noting their roles as President and Vice President, respectively. It is made of a bronze-like material giving it a metallic, earthy brown color. The design includes an eagle with spread wings at the top, flanked by two images of fasces. The lettering is raised against the background, creating visual texture. At the bottom, there is a decorative element resembling leaves or laurel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.99 cm (2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3977.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture on this medal features a profile portrait of a man with neatly combed hair, wearing a suit and tie. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze. The subject is depicted in a formal manner. The inscription on the medal reads "INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1913." The detail on the sculpture is intricate, capturing the texture of the man's hair and the folds of his suit, and the raised relief creates shadows that emphasize these features. The circular shape of the medal adds to its formal appearance.

Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Medal [obverse]

American 20th Century, Whitehead & Hoag Company

1913


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across field: WOODROW / WILSON / PRESIDENT / THOMAS / RILEY / MARSHALL / VICE PRESIDENT


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