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Walt Whitman (Leaves of Grass reverse)
Designed by: Paul Fjelde (1892–1987)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
1956
Mint: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Patinated bronze
Dimensions
Overall: Diam: 7.3 x 0.6 cm (2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.531
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
SOM Issue 54
DescriptionObv: Three-quarter portait bust of Walt Whitman / *OUT OF THE CRADLE ENDLESSLY ROCKING* / 1819 * WALT * WHITMAN * 1892 / P. © F.
Rev: A chirping bird on a flowering lilac branch / LEAVES OF GRASS / FIRST PUBLICATION / 1855
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 54TH ISSUE - NOV 1956 PAUL FJELDE. SC. / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
54.2
Rev: A chirping bird on a flowering lilac branch / LEAVES OF GRASS / FIRST PUBLICATION / 1855
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 54TH ISSUE - NOV 1956 PAUL FJELDE. SC. / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
54.2
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.