Friendship Pin

Herbert Marsh

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of decorative brooches featuring hanging medallions. The drawing showcases two horizontal brooches, each adorned with a series of circular medallions suspended from them. The upper brooch includes four medallions with engraved images. From left to right, the first medallion depicts a rooster standing on a ground, the second medallion features a palette and paintbrushes, the third medallion shows a bull's head, and the last medallion portrays a bird in flight. The lower brooch displays five medallions, each engraved with stylized letters. It is arranged with intricate ornate detailing around the letters and geometric patterns encircling the edges, giving them a vintage appearance. Both sets of medallions are attached to a simple rod via small loops, allowing them to dangle freely. The artist has carefully shaded and detailed the surfaces to give the medallions a metallic look.