Lee Lawrie

Lawrie, Lee Oscar

American, born Germany, 1877 - 1963

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The sculpture is a circular bronze medal with an intricate design on its surface. In the center, there are two vertical stalks: one with rounded shapes resembling grains and the other with pointed elements. Crossing the stalks is a slightly curved sickle with a sharpened inner edge. The bronze color gives it an elegant appearance. The upper portion of the medal has raised text that reads "THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP." The design features agricultural symbols related to farming or harvesting in a literal form. The material appears smooth with some texture from casting remnants.
Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company, That Shall He Also Reap [reverse], 1932, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3647.b

That Shall He Also Reap [reverse]

Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company · 1932 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3647.b

The image shows a round medal featuring a muscular male figure sowing seeds. The man is at the center, one foot forward, and one arm extended, scattering seeds from a bag. The figure is muscular with a tunic, indicating motion. The material appears to be copper or a copper-like alloy, giving it a warm, brown hue. The medal has the inscription "WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH." The design is relief sculpture-like, with the figure and seeds raised from the background. Additionally, there are lines suggesting sunlight behind the figure.
Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company, The Sower [obverse], 1932, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1932), 2015.19.3647.a

The Sower [obverse]

Lee Lawrie, Medallic Art Company · 1932 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3647.a