Monjo, Enrique, 150th Anniversary of the First National city Bank, 1962
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From the collection of John Birks
From the Artist
Explanation of The Theme of The Medallion, Created in Barcelona, by Enrique Monjo, Spanish Sculptor
"On the face of the Medallion the heroic central figure represents the spirit of the American People expressed through your many great institutions of which first National City Bank is one. The figure with extended arms offers his help, services and protection to the major elements of American life represented sculpturally around him; family, culture, commerce, transportation, industry and agriculture. Each becomes strengthened through his foresight and inspiration."
"On the reverse side of the Medallion, the Tree of Service, bearing the Bank's seal in its branches is symbolic of peace, progress, and the promise of tomorrow. A band, through the trunk of the tree, bearing the inscription '150 Years of Service,' extends its message of usefulness to Government and the branches of American life inscribed in the border, each of which is represented in the bas-relief on the face. The tree's roots are set in the two dates of 1812-1962 which represent the span of life of the banking institution."
The Sculptor
Enrique Monjo was born in Vilauz de Mar, Catelonia, Spain. He was educated in his native country and in France and Belgium. He is a Professor of Fine Arts, a member of the Spanish Academies of Fine Arts of San Fernando and of San Jorge, of the Hispanic Society of New York and of the Academy of Fine Arts of the U.S.A. He won wide recognition through his exhibits in Paris, Madrid and New York. He has held the International Honor Prize in Sculpture since 1956. His work is personal, original, of heroic substance and large scale.
He produced important works in France, Belgium, Spain, England and the United States. Critics place him among the world’s greatest artists. Among his commissions in the United States, some now in preparation, are the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Temple in Washington, D.C., the Apse of the new Cathedral in Miami, Florida, the Plaza of the new Seminary of Miami, Florida, and the Oratory of the new Seminary of Detroit, Michigan.
The “Art of the Medal” as reproduced from sculptors’ models was introduced in this country by the Medallic Art Company in 1900. The Company, which was responsible for the cutting of the first dies for United States coinage from sculptors’ models, and was instrumental in developing the die-cutting process most used at the United States Mint, was chosen to produce our commemorative Medallion. Medallic Art Company has produced most of the outstanding medals plaques, and tablets used by leading associations, colleges, and industrial firms, including the Presidential Inaugural Medals in 1953, 1957 and 1961.
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![Monjo, Enrique, 150th Anniversary of the First National city Bank, 1962
[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[b]From the Artist[/b]
[b]Explanation of The Theme of The Medallion, Created in Barcelona, by Enrique Monjo, Spanish Sculptor[/b]
"On the face of the Medallion the heroic central figure represents the spirit of the American People expressed through your many great institutions of which first National City Bank is one. The figure with extended arms offers his help, services and protection to the major elements of American life represented sculpturally around him; family, culture, commerce, transportation, industry and agriculture. Each becomes strengthened through his foresight and inspiration."
"On the reverse side of the Medallion, the Tree of Service, bearing the Bank's seal in its branches is symbolic of peace, progress, and the promise of tomorrow. A band, through the trunk of the tree, bearing the inscription '150 Years of Service,' extends its message of usefulness to Government and the branches of American life inscribed in the border, each of which is represented in the bas-relief on the face. The tree's roots are set in the two dates of 1812-1962 which represent the span of life of the banking institution."
[b]The Sculptor[/b]
Enrique Monjo was born in Vilauz de Mar, Catelonia, Spain. He was educated in his native country and in France and Belgium. He is a Professor of Fine Arts, a member of the Spanish Academies of Fine Arts of San Fernando and of San Jorge, of the Hispanic Society of New York and of the Academy of Fine Arts of the U.S.A. He won wide recognition through his exhibits in Paris, Madrid and New York. He has held the International Honor Prize in Sculpture since 1956. His work is personal, original, of heroic substance and large scale.
He produced important works in France, Belgium, Spain, England and the United States. Critics place him among the world’s greatest artists. Among his commissions in the United States, some now in preparation, are the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Temple in Washington, D.C., the Apse of the new Cathedral in Miami, Florida, the Plaza of the new Seminary of Miami, Florida, and the Oratory of the new Seminary of Detroit, Michigan.
The “Art of the Medal” as reproduced from sculptors’ models was introduced in this country by the Medallic Art Company in 1900. The Company, which was responsible for the cutting of the first dies for United States coinage from sculptors’ models, and was instrumental in developing the die-cutting process most used at the United States Mint, was chosen to produce our commemorative Medallion. Medallic Art Company has produced most of the outstanding medals plaques, and tablets used by leading associations, colleges, and industrial firms, including the Presidential Inaugural Medals in 1953, 1957 and 1961.](albums/userpics/10001/Monjo%2C%20Enrique%2C%20150th%20Anniversary%20of%20the%20First%20National%20City%20Bank%2C%201962-combo~0.jpg "Monjo, Enrique, 150th Anniversary of the First National city Bank, 1962
[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[b]From the Artist[/b]
[b]Explanation of The Theme of The Medallion, Created in Barcelona, by Enrique Monjo, Spanish Sculptor[/b]
\"On the face of the Medallion the heroic central figure represents the spirit of the American People expressed through your many great institutions of which first National City Bank is one. The figure with extended arms offers his help, services and protection to the major elements of American life represented sculpturally around him; family, culture, commerce, transportation, industry and agriculture. Each becomes strengthened through his foresight and inspiration.\"
\"On the reverse side of the Medallion, the Tree of Service, bearing the Bank's seal in its branches is symbolic of peace, progress, and the promise of tomorrow. A band, through the trunk of the tree, bearing the inscription '150 Years of Service,' extends its message of usefulness to Government and the branches of American life inscribed in the border, each of which is represented in the bas-relief on the face. The tree's roots are set in the two dates of 1812-1962 which represent the span of life of the banking institution.\"
[b]The Sculptor[/b]
Enrique Monjo was born in Vilauz de Mar, Catelonia, Spain. He was educated in his native country and in France and Belgium. He is a Professor of Fine Arts, a member of the Spanish Academies of Fine Arts of San Fernando and of San Jorge, of the Hispanic Society of New York and of the Academy of Fine Arts of the U.S.A. He won wide recognition through his exhibits in Paris, Madrid and New York. He has held the International Honor Prize in Sculpture since 1956. His work is personal, original, of heroic substance and large scale.
He produced important works in France, Belgium, Spain, England and the United States. Critics place him among the world’s greatest artists. Among his commissions in the United States, some now in preparation, are the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Temple in Washington, D.C., the Apse of the new Cathedral in Miami, Florida, the Plaza of the new Seminary of Miami, Florida, and the Oratory of the new Seminary of Detroit, Michigan.
The “Art of the Medal” as reproduced from sculptors’ models was introduced in this country by the Medallic Art Company in 1900. The Company, which was responsible for the cutting of the first dies for United States coinage from sculptors’ models, and was instrumental in developing the die-cutting process most used at the United States Mint, was chosen to produce our commemorative Medallion. Medallic Art Company has produced most of the outstanding medals plaques, and tablets used by leading associations, colleges, and industrial firms, including the Presidential Inaugural Medals in 1953, 1957 and 1961.")
