Andrew W. Mellon

1941

Jo Davidson

Associated Names
Jo Davidson

Artist, American, 1883 - 1952

The relief medallion depicts the profile of a man's head facing left. The sculpture features distinct hairstyle, mustache, and facial features. The color is off-white to light beige with variations. It is made of a smooth, stone-like material, likely marble, giving it a classic appearance. The man's head is delicately carved, creating a subtle three-dimensional effect within the flat, circular medallion. The boundary is well-defined. The inscription "JO. DAVIDSON 1914" is at the bottom right corner.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Commissioned by The A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust, Pittsburgh; gift 1941 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1970

  • American Paintings and Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1970: 174, repro.

1973

  • Finley, David Edward. A Standard of Excellence: Andrew W. Mellon Founds the National Gallery of Art at Washington. Washington, 1973: 75.

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 65, repro.

Inscriptions

lower right: JO DAVIDSON/ 1941

Wikidata ID

Q63809789

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