Eagle One Dollar Coin Sketch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 1965-1990

National Museum of American History

Object Details

artist
Gasparro, Frank
Description (Brief)
Drawing quick sketches Gasparro was able to transfer the ideas in his head into visual images on a sheet of paper. From this energetic start, Gasparro established his composition, subject, and placement for the necessary words on the coin. From this jumping—off point, he drew many stages until he had a refined drawing ready to become a coin.
In this small group of artwork by Frank Gasparro are five different drawings showing the variations and stages Gasparro developed in eagle designs.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Christina Gasparro Hansen
1965-1990
ID Number
2009.0005.042
catalog number
2009.0005.042
accession number
2009.0005
Object Name
sketch
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
graphite (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 20.1 cm x 12.5 cm; 7 15/16 in x 4 15/16 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Art of Gasparro
National Museum of American History
Subject
Art - Currency
Record ID
nmah_1374188
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-f010-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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