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Progress of Democracy, (painting)

Painter:
Aderente, Vincent 1880-1941  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Smithsonian Institution National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E Washington District of Columbia 20560 Accession Number: 1992.2002.439
Date:
1918
Topic:
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Architecture--Boat--Sailing Ship  Search this
Object--Other--Torch  Search this
Allegory--Other--Progress  Search this
Allegory--Civic--Democracy  Search this
Control number:
IAP 68420014
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_479840
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Good Friday Chasuble

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Type:
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Date:
15th century
Topic:
Animal\bird  Search this
Architecture\detail\column  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Object\tool\ladder  Search this
Object\other\lantern  Search this
Object number:
1916.6.36A-B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Decorative Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7176d1c25-2757-4149-a099-6c08e2bb9dfd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1916.6.36A-B
view Angel Holding Torch digital asset number 1
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Angel Holding Torch

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Type:
Sculpture
Topic:
Object\other\torch  Search this
Religion\angel  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.400.1
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7ae85f050-25e1-4270-86d0-085d89d2cb92
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1929.8.400.1
view Angel Holding Torch digital asset number 1
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Angel Holding Torch

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Type:
Sculpture
Topic:
Object\other\torch  Search this
Religion\angel  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.400.2
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7a694aeb1-d173-4e83-81c0-127ad637973e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1929.8.400.2
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Figure with Torch

Artist:
Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (6.5 x 17.3 cm)
Type:
Sculpture-Relief
Date:
n.d.
Topic:
Allegory  Search this
Figure female\full length  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1965.16.52
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk719f321fe-1cfb-4fa3-94e3-d469de41a249
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1965.16.52
view Civic Forum Medal of Honor digital asset number 1

Civic Forum Medal of Honor

Artist:
Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1914
Topic:
Figure female\full length  Search this
Animal\bird\eagle  Search this
Object\art object\sculpture  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1965.16.91
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk77bb45151-c0e5-4339-8454-d451b7011ffe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1965.16.91
view Civic Forum Medal of Honor digital asset number 1

Civic Forum Medal of Honor

Artist:
Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1914
Topic:
Figure female\full length  Search this
Animal\bird\eagle  Search this
Object\art object\sculpture  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1965.16.92
Restrictions & Rights:
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk78f3af9d7-7582-4a97-b10a-dd2a933a1939
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1965.16.92
view (Prometheus?) digital asset number 1

(Prometheus?)

Artist:
Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this
Medium:
pencil on paper
Dimensions:
sheet: 3 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (8.5 x 11.1 cm)
Type:
Drawing
Date:
n.d.
Topic:
Figure male  Search this
Animal\bird  Search this
Mythology\classical\Prometheus  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship
Object number:
1966.47.225
Restrictions & Rights:
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk70db0441a-b80d-4421-81df-c6ac07c78f11
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1966.47.225
view William Lawrence Saunders Award for Achievement in Mining (obverse) digital asset number 1

William Lawrence Saunders Award for Achievement in Mining (obverse)

Artist:
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Medium:
white metal
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 7.0 cm)
Type:
Sculpture-Medal-Sample
Date:
ca. 1927
Topic:
Object\foliage\olive branch  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Object\other\wreath  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Object number:
1966.51.88
Restrictions & Rights:
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7b7524940-05c1-42af-914b-b4a4fc676aa2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1966.51.88
view American Society for Testing and Materials Award digital asset number 1

American Society for Testing and Materials Award

Artist:
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1962
Topic:
Figure male\nude  Search this
Figure male\full length  Search this
Landscape\celestial\sun  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Object number:
1967.93.46
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk78992d9fd-1dae-43ac-9cf6-187bf2e98310
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.93.46
view Hiram C. Nicholas Gold Medal, Founder's Award, The Council of Profit Sharing Industries digital asset number 1

Hiram C. Nicholas Gold Medal, Founder's Award, The Council of Profit Sharing Industries

Artist:
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Sitter:
Hiram C. Nicholas  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
after 1947
Topic:
Figure male\full length  Search this
Portrait male\bust  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Occupation\other\businessman  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Object number:
1967.93.52
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75eb10cf8-854c-42a3-93b7-535c94c5a9be
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.93.52
view Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service digital asset number 1

Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service

Artist:
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1959
Topic:
Figure female\head  Search this
Allegory\civic\liberty  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Emblem\military insignia  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Object number:
1967.93.53
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk74a48c2cb-5deb-4324-919a-9705b210c6fe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.93.53
view American Heart Association Medal for Meritorious Service digital asset number 1

American Heart Association Medal for Meritorious Service

Artist:
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1952 or 1956
Topic:
Figure\fragment\hand  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Emblem\heart  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Object number:
1967.93.59
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7180db47e-d55c-43b6-a48d-84dd0e9dd8ff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.93.59
view American Heart Association Medal for Distinguished Service (design for obverse) digital asset number 1

American Heart Association Medal for Distinguished Service (design for obverse)

Artist:
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966  Search this
Founder:
Medallic Art Company  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 in. (7.7 cm.) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1952 or 1956
Topic:
Object\other\torch  Search this
Emblem\heart  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Object number:
1967.93.62
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk77b902386-a6b8-4dec-84a4-bfae8b6040aa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.93.62
view Washington Crossing the Delaware: Lantern digital asset number 1

Washington Crossing the Delaware: Lantern

Artist:
Alex Katz, born New York City 1927  Search this
Medium:
painted plywood mounted on fabric
Dimensions:
17 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (45.1 x 26.7 cm)
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1961
Topic:
History\United States\Revolution  Search this
Waterscape\river\Delaware River  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson, Martha Jackson Memorial Collection
Object number:
1980.137.72
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk78abfff29-281a-46ed-8e35-20aeabc886a8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1980.137.72
view U. S., from the United Nations Series digital asset number 1

U. S., from the United Nations Series

Artist:
Paul Rand, born New York City 1914-died Norwalk, CT 1996  Search this
Medium:
gouache on paperboard
Dimensions:
sheet: 20 3/8 x 16 7/8 in. (51.6 x 42.8 cm)
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1945
Topic:
Figure\fragment\hand  Search this
Allegory\civic\peace  Search this
Allegory\place\United States  Search this
Allegory\other\progress  Search this
Ceremony\festival\Olympics  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America
Object number:
1984.124.243
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk768696c5e-804e-46e2-8704-306e166fca87
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1984.124.243
view United States, from the United Nations Series digital asset number 1

United States, from the United Nations Series

Artist:
Paul Rand, born New York City 1914-died Norwalk, CT 1996  Search this
Medium:
gouache on paper mounted on paperboard
Dimensions:
sheet: 20 7/8 x 16 7/8 in. (52.9 x 42.9 cm)
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1945
Topic:
Figure\fragment\hand  Search this
Allegory\civic\peace  Search this
Allegory\place\United States  Search this
Allegory\other\progress  Search this
Ceremony\festival\Olympics  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America
Object number:
1984.124.244
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk710eeb8c3-b82c-477a-9d27-00f756a41de4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1984.124.244
view Carved Bone Torch digital asset number 1
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Carved Bone Torch

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
carved and incised bone with metal
Dimensions:
13 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/4 in. (34.3 x 7.6 x 8.3 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Folk Art
Date:
18th century
Topic:
Landscape  Search this
Animal  Search this
Recreation\sport and play\hunting  Search this
Indian  Search this
Animal\kangaroo  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson
Object number:
1986.65.333
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75eea7bca-c5a2-4c1a-b686-f7dd524aeb11
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1986.65.333
view Will o' the Wisp digital asset number 1
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Will o' the Wisp

Artist:
Harriet Hosmer, born Watertown, MA 1830-died Watertown, MA 1908  Search this
Medium:
marble
Dimensions:
32 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 17 in. (82.5 x 42.5 x 43.2 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
modeled 1858
Topic:
Animal\bird  Search this
Fantasy\winged being  Search this
Animal\reptile\turtle  Search this
Animal\reptile\turtle  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Object number:
1987.3
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c1fbabf8-0b90-4d98-8291-f7780546deb4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1987.3
view Visit the Museum of Immigration at the Statue of Liberty digital asset number 1

Visit the Museum of Immigration at the Statue of Liberty

Artist:
Ivan Chermayeff, born London, England 1932-died 2017  Search this
Printer:
U.S. Government Printing Office  Search this
Medium:
offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions:
sheet and image: 42 1/8 x 28 in. (107.0 x 71.2 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1974
Topic:
Dress\historic\classical dress  Search this
Dress\accessory\hat  Search this
Figure female\full length  Search this
History\United States\immigration  Search this
Object\art object\sculpture  Search this
Object\other\torch  Search this
Object\written matter\book  Search this
Object\written matter\poster  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Source unknown
Copyright:
© 1993, Ivan Chermayeff
Object number:
1997.32
Restrictions & Rights:
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk73aae2b37-9a01-4f16-a659-7eb31b36394d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1997.32

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