Donald De Lue

De Lue, Donald Harcourt

American, 1897 - 1988

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The sculpture on the bronze medal depicts a muscular, nude male figure positioned in the center. He is shown in motion, possibly wrestling or holding celestial bodies. His right hand is raised, left hand extended back, and his body is detailed with muscular definition. Smaller celestial elements surround him, alongside linear and circular motifs. The background includes smaller human figures in dynamic poses. The material is bronze, giving it a rich color and highlighting movement through a polished surface. An inscription on the edge reads, "WHAT IS MAN THAT THOU ART MINDFUL OF HIM."
Donald De Lue, Medallic Art Company, Creator of the Universe [obverse], 1957, bronze with gold patina, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1957), 2015.19.3766.a

Creator of the Universe [obverse]

Donald De Lue, Medallic Art Company · 1957 · bronze with gold patina ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3766.a

The sculpture depicts a muscular figure holding a smaller naked figure in its left hand. In the background, there are star-like and atom-like symbols. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a warm, metallic brown color. The figure is shown in a reclining pose, supporting itself on its left elbow while its right hand grasps a globe or sphere. Above the scene, the surrounding edge reads "IN THE IMAGE OF GOD CREATED HE HIM."
Donald De Lue, Medallic Art Company, Creator of Man [reverse], 1957, bronze with gold patina, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3766.b

Creator of Man [reverse]

Donald De Lue, Medallic Art Company · 1957 · bronze with gold patina ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3766.b