https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/76667/fullGilbert Stuart Medal, 18481848Diameter: 2 5/16 inches (5.9 cm)BronzeGift of Janet Marqusee, Class of 1952, and John E. Marqusee, Class of 1951, for the Frank and Rosa Rhodes Collection94.007.2080Round bronze medal with high-level relief decoration on the front and back sides. The obverse features a left profile bust of the American artist, Gilbert Stuart. The reverse features an allegorical composition of the female figure of Liberty who is seen atop a set of stairs, crowned with stars and leaning agains a shield. Two male figures representing the arts of painting and sculpture are seen upon the stairs as Liberty holds out a crown of laurel leaves to place upon their heads.
Metalwork18775727610Charles Cushing WrightUnited States Mint94.007.208_d0581_021