About the Artwork
For French Wounded
1916
J. Spicer Simpson (Artist) English Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer) American, established 1831
Bronze
Overall: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)
Medals
European Sculpture and Dec Arts
Gift of Mr. David Gray
17.20
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Markings
Inscribed, obverse, at top: DO-RIGHT Inscribed, obverse, at bottom: AND FEAR NO MAN Inscribed, on one of eagles wings: COPYRIGHT Inscribed, on other wing: SPICER-SIMPSON Inscribed, reverse, around edge: THAT GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE SHALL NOT PERISH:
Provenance
David Gray
1917-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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J. Spicer Simpson; Gorham Manufacturing Co., For French Wounded, 1916, bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mr. David Gray, 17.20.
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