Object Details
- Luce Center Label
- The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers commissioned the David W. Taylor Medal in 1936 to honor successes in naval architecture and marine engineering. The first medal was presented to Taylor himself, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and noted authority on naval architecture and engineering. The obverse, seen in this uniface sample, shows Taylor wearing his military insignia and features the anchor and hawsers that symbolize his naval background.
- Data Source
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Artist
- Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
- Sitter
- David W. Taylor
- Date
- 1936
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
- Medium
- copper
- Dimensions
- 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) diam.
- Type
- Sculpture-Medal
