

World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago
Circular bronze medal with raised relief image. Raised image of man in center, wearing hat and robes, holding compass in right hand on a globe. Around center image, two concentric circles with decorative details including laurel leaves and berries. Text on top of outer circle reads "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS". Text on bottom of outer circle reads "BORN 1456 * DIED 1506". Light gray background with shadow to right. Title: World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Artist not specified.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1892–93
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 543 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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