National Academy of Design Medal
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1891–1908
The National Academy of Design Medal is a circular bronze medal produced in the United States between 1891 and 1908. It was designed by the sculptor and medalist Victor David Brenner (American, born Šiauliai, Russian Empire, now Lithuania, 1871–1924). The medal measures 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.) in diameter and is executed in cast or struck metalwork.
The obverse features a seated classical female figure in relief, draped in robes and positioned against a background of foliage. She holds a wreath in her lap and reaches upward with her right hand toward the branches behind her. A prominent raised border carries the inscription "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN" encircling the upper perimeter. The medal bears the signature "V. D. Brenner" in relief near the bottom edge.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Technical characteristics
- Inscriptions
- Signed: V. D. Brenner
- Maker recorded
- Victor David Brenner (American, born Šiauliai, Russian Empire, now Lithuania, 1871–1924)
- Place recorded
- United States
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Art Institute of Chicago collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- National Academy of Design Medal
- Museum object number
- 1908.106
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.