Collection Highlights
Drawing by Sargeant: Figure Studies after Tintoretto's "Worship of the Golden Calf"; verso: sketch of a horse-drawn carriage and a more finished study of a horse
c. 1874
1935.85.2.24
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of James Carroll Beckwith Album 1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Christopher Columbus Commemorative Medal
Title
Christopher Columbus Commemorative Medal
Date
ca. 1892
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.9 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Columbus within central roundel, surrounded by elaborate border comprised of figures of Native American and Columbia, joining hands, with world globe above and eagle below; legend: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO." Reverse depicts group of Native Americans, awe-struck by apperance of winged Columbia, at upper left, surrounded by winged putti holding burning torch, cornucopia, and caduceus; sun rising in background, at left; date above: "MDCCCXCII"; all within ornate border of shields and stars.
Credit Line
Gift of R. Horace Gallatin, 1925
Object Number
199
Marks
Inscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "L.POGLIACHI INV. A.CAPPUCCIO ING. JOHNSON - MILANO"
Inscription: envelope, in black ink: "Christopher columbus/Medal, 1492-1892/(Bronze)/Presented by/R. Horace Gallatin,/April 21, 1925/Museum Accession/#199"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
