Die for Corcoran Gallery of Art Drawing Medal [reverse]

n.d.

Henry Mitchell

Associated Names
Henry Mitchell

Sculptor, American, 1915 - 1980

The image displays a red, round medallion with an octagonal border placed on a green background. The medallion appears to be made of a ceramic or plaster material with visible cracks. Raised, embossed text on the medallion reads "CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART" and "WASHINGTON D.C." Additional text in the center states "AWARDED TO FOR THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN DRAWING FROM CASTS DURING THE YEAR," accompanied by decorative laurel leaf designs. The red medallion stands out against the green background.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a medallion featuring a profile relief of a man's head facing left. The sculpture is crafted in a red material, possibly resembling wax, with a smooth and glossy surface. The man's profile is detailed with defined facial features and wavy hair. A raised border surrounds the profile with engraved text that reads, "THE BEGINNING DETERMINES THE END." The medallion is mounted on an octagonal red backdrop and a green square board. The red color contrasts with the green background. There are visible cracks on the medallion, and some handwriting is present in the top left corner of the cardboard backing.

Die for Corcoran Gallery of Art Drawing Medal [obverse]

Henry Mitchell

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON, D.C.; across field: AWARDED / TO / FOR THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN / DRAWING FROM / CASTS DURING / THE YEAR

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