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Medal: Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction

1940

Walker Hancock

(American, 1901–1998)
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Culture
America
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1940.1199
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Not on view
Print
A bronze medal depicts two circular scenes in low relief. On the obverse, two muscular nude men stand on steps; the figure on the left shoulders a stone block, assisted by the figure on the right. Arched text reads, "THERE WILL BE OTHER TOWERS FOR THEE TO BUILD." The reverse face features a central stump with two leafy trees behind it, set against a rising sun with radiating beams.

Medal: Victory of Man and Nature Over the Powers of Destruction

1940

Walker Hancock

(American, 1901–1998)
America

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