Happy are Those whom Privacy makes Innocent [obverse]
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bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists)
Accession Number
2015.19.3714.a
Art Historical Context
Crafted in 1946 by designer Sidney Waugh and struck by the esteemed Medallic Art Company,Happy are Those whom Privacy makes [obverse]* is a finely detailed bronze medal measuring 7.3 cm in diameter. This intimate sculpture belongs to the Society of Medal series, a prestigious American initiative that commissioned leading artists to create limited-edition works celebrating themes of human experience. Produced just after World War II, captures a moment of reflection amid global upheaval, with its poetic title—evoking the virtues of seclusion and moral purity—resonating in an era questioning surv...