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Medal: Victory of Man and Nature over the Powers of Destruction (obverse)

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.a
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular bronze medal depicts two muscular nude men. On our left, one man faces right, swinging a large hammer overhead. Beside him, a second figure faces away, bracing a vertical beam against steps. Arced text along the top edge reads, "THERE WILL BE OTHER TOWERS." Horizontal text at the bottom reads, "FOR THEE TO BUILD." The medal features raised figures and a warm brown patina.

Medal: Victory of Man and Nature over the Powers of Destruction (obverse)

1940

Walker Hancock

(American, 1901–1998)
America

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