Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Medium:

white metal gold plated

Dimensions:

3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

ca. 1940-1950

Luce Center Label:

Research has not revealed the purpose of the medal for which Anthony de Francisci created this artist’s strike, or sample, but the stylized figures suggest that the image was designed in the 1930s. De Francisci borrowed the classical composition of a pietà, a scene of Mary mourning the crucified Christ.

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate

Object number:

1966.110.51

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/vk7ee67178d-9fb2-4475-801d-0e8a8ae765a1

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.110.51