Flanagan, John F.. Plaquette: Mark Twain, 1935. bronze, Overall: 8.9 x 5.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.). Gift of the Society of Medalists, 1950.565. Copyrighted.

Plaquette: Mark Twain

1935

John F. Flanagan

John F. Flanagan (American, 1865–1952)

Decorative Art and Design

Plaquette: Mark Twain, 1935. John F. Flanagan (American, 1865–1952). Bronze; overall: 8.9 x 5.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the Society of Medalists 1950.565

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Flanagan, John F.
Classification: Metalwork
Formatted Medium: bronze
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 8.9 x 5.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: upper left-hand corner: "MARK TWAIN/CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH/MDCCCXXV-MCMXXXV"; below: "ALWAYS DO RIGHT. THIS WILL GRATIFY SOME PEOPLE AND ASTONISH THE REST."
Departments: Decorative Art and Design
Accession Number: 1950.565
Credit Line: Gift of the Society of Medalists
Rights Statement: Copyrighted