Who created "Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer"?

Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer was created by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers in 1833.

What medium is "Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer"?

Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer is bronze.

Is "Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer" in the public domain?

Yes, Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer

Pierre-Jean David d'Angers

1833

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund

Accession Number

2004.138.2

Art Historical Context

This bronze medallion, created in 1833 by the renowned French Romantic sculptor Pierre David d'Angers, captures the likeness of Uriah P. (1792–1862), a pioneering American naval officer. Measuring 18 cm in diameter, it exemplifies the intimate portrait medal format popular in 19th-century Europe, where small-scale sculptures served as personal tokens of admiration, much like modern coins or badges. Levy, who rose to the rank of commodore during a career marked by valor in the War of 1812 and advocacy for naval reform, was a trailblazing figure as one of the first Jewish Americans to achieve su...

About the Artist

Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French) · 1788 –1856

French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris

Uriah P. Levy, 1792-1862, American Naval Officer

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