Brenda Putnam

American, 1890 - 1975

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The sculpture is a round medal featuring an embossed image of a bird in flight, specifically a dove with outstretched wings at the center. Beneath the dove, there are stylized clouds. The word "FLIGHT" is inscribed across the lower portion of the medal, integrating with the cloud design. The medal is a bronze color, likely made from copper or a copper alloy. The details of the bird and the lettering are sharp and well-defined against the smooth background. This medal is presented against a black backdrop.
Brenda Putnam, Medallic Art Company, Flight [reverse], 1941, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3694.b

Flight [reverse]

Brenda Putnam, Medallic Art Company · 1941 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3694.b

The image shows a round medal with a raised relief of a male figure kneeling on one knee, holding a model airplane. On the left, there is a sun with rays. The medal is in a warm bronze color, giving it an antique appearance. It appears to be made of metal based on its finish and sculpted design. The sculpture portrays a human figure in an active pose with an object suggesting exploration and innovation. The figure is nude, emphasizing anatomical details and musculature in an idealized form. There are inscriptions at the bottom right showing the numbers "19" and "44" and the initials "BP."
Brenda Putnam, Medallic Art Company, Flight [obverse], 1941, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3694.a

Flight [obverse]

Brenda Putnam, Medallic Art Company · 1941 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3694.a