Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966 Search this
Medium:
white metal with darkened gold patina
Dimensions:
9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1955
Luce Center Label:
From 1950 to 1953, Paul Manship was president of the Century Association, which was organized in 1847 as an exclusively male club for amateurs and professionals in the arts and letters. This award was established in 1954 by the association’s Board of Management. Manship and other medallic artists favored classical figures such as this image of Athena, who holds a laurel wreath of victory and gestures toward the lamp of wisdom.