Drawing Medal, Corcoran Gallery of Art

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Henry Mitchell

Associated Names
Henry Mitchell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1980

The sculpture features a profile portrait of a man with distinguished facial features, including a prominent nose and mustache, and wavy hair combed back. It is crafted into a circular metallic object resembling a coin or medallion, predominantly silver in color. The piece is engraved with the text "THE BEGINNING DETERMINES THE END" around the edge, and "HENRY MITCHELL. SC." near the bottom. The sculpture captures the likeness of a person in a dignified manner.
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Artwork overview

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This is a photograph of an engraved medal. The medal contains detailed inscriptions and a decorative wreath. The text reads "THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON, D.C. AWARDED TO FOR THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN DRAWING FROM CASTS DURING THE YEAR." The medal has a circular design and a refined edge, with the wreath encircling the text in the center. The engraving is meticulous, showing clear, bold typography, and the wreath is depicted with a series of distinct leaves. The overall craftsmanship highlights the medal's role as an award given for artistic achievement.

Drawing Medal, Corcoran Gallery of Art

Henry Mitchell

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by NGA

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Around field: THE · BEGINNING · DETERMINES · THE · END; below truncation: HENRY MITCHELL, S.C.

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