Harmony Creates Tranquility

Object Details

Artist

Leo Friedlander, born New York City 1888-died White Plains, NY 1966

Founder

Medallic Art Company

Commissioner

Society of Medallic Arts

Luce Center Label

Leo Friedlander’s medal combines a classical theme with the rural genre scenes that were popular in American art throughout the first half of the twentieth century. On the obverse, the musical harmony embodied in the archaic figure holding a lyre parallels the communal harmony of the present day depicted on the reverse.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle

1949

Object number

1972.167.15

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture-Medal

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) diam.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Figure group

Landscape

Figure female\full length

Allegory\quality\harmony

Architecture Exterior\domestic\house

Object\musical instrument\lyre

Record ID

saam_1972.167.15

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

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