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Artist:
Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1914
Luce Center Label:
Paul Manship created this medal to celebrate the birth of his first child, Pauline Frances, in 1914. The Latin inscription on the obverse also appears in French, Spanish, and German manuscripts of the Middle Ages and promises eternal happiness through the love of Christ. The inscription on the reverse, “In love/Isabel & Paul Manship/ Dec. 22,” refers to Manship’s wife, Isabel, and Pauline’s birth date.
Topic:
Figure group\family  Search this
Allegory\passion\love  Search this
Animal\bird\stork  Search this
Performing arts\music\lyre  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1965.16.56
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk73719a9f1-4ed7-400f-b6eb-83db601c4602
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1965.16.56