Gertrude K. Lathrop

Lathrop, Gertrude Katherine

American, 1896 - 1986

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The image shows a round bronze medal with a sculpted design of a duck and ferns. The duck is resting with its head turned back towards its body. Above and behind the duck, there are stylized ferns with spiraling tops. The words "CONSERVE WILD LIFE" are embossed around the edges of the medal. The material of the medal appears to be bronze, giving it a warm brown color. The duck's feathers and the plant patterns are finely rendered as a relief against the background of the medal.
Gertrude K. Lathrop, Medallic Art Company, Conserve Wildlife [obverse], 1938, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1938), 2015.19.3663.a

Conserve Wildlife [obverse]

Gertrude K. Lathrop, Medallic Art Company · 1938 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3663.a

The sculpture is a round medal featuring an antelope kneeling. It is crafted from bronze, giving it a warm, earthy brown color with a textured surface. The antelope is shown with its head turned to the side, displaying detailed horns and a muscular body. It is set against a patterned background, possibly foliage, adding depth. The raised relief of the sculpture offers a tactile element.
Gertrude K. Lathrop, Medallic Art Company, Conserve Wildlife [reverse], 1938, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3663.b

Conserve Wildlife [reverse]

Gertrude K. Lathrop, Medallic Art Company · 1938 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3663.b