Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Medal
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Classification
Medal
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of President Theodore Roosevelt, 1906
Accession Number
06.1192
Tags
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About this artwork
This artwork titled "Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Medal" by Louis St. Gaudens dates to 1906. Executed in bronze, this work represents American artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insights into the cult...