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SOM#109, Dexter Jones, Clown - Harlequin and Columbine, 1984
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From the collection of John Birks
Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dexter Jones, N.A., sculptor of the Society of Medalists’ 109th Issue, was born in Pennsylvania, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts under Charles Rudy and Walter Hancock. He studied with and assisted Jo Davidson and later served as assistant to Paul Manship. He spent three years in travel and study in the museums of Europe.
His many medallic works include the American Medical Association Gold Medal and the Newcomb Cleveland Medal for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Medals include portraits of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans. Portrait busts include those of Jo Davidson, Dizzy Gillespie and Virginia Woolf. Mr. Jones also designed and sculpted the William McChesney Martin Dedication Plaque, Martin Building, Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C.
He has exhibited at PAFA Annuals, National Academy of Design Annuals, American Institute of Architects, Smithsonian Institution and many more. He has received numerous awards and prizes from these organizations and more. For additional information see Who’s Who in America.
ABOUT THE MEDAL
Having recently been involved with clown figures and buffoons, I explored this field for a romantic theme for the Society of Medalists. The result is a rare concept of affection:
The obverse is CLOWN. In the 18th century this pantomime was created by Joseph Grimaldi, the prominent mime of his time. CLOWN was depicted as a self-indulgent servant (of Pantaloon) and a rogue. Grimaldi infused the role of CLOWN with his full comic genius. As a master of grimace, he chose to appear ferocious, using the make-up of an Indian Savage on the warpath, with red triangles on his cheeks and a mad haircut as his signature.
On the reverse, HARLEQUIN and COLUMBINE were lovers. They were servants under CLOWN, who was compelled to keep them apart. He spent most of his time in this pursuit. Here, if you will, they are stealing a kiss behind CLOWN’s back.
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![SOM#109, Dexter Jones, Clown - Harlequin and Columbine, 1984
[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[i]Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze[/i]
[b]ABOUT THE ARTIST[/b]
Dexter Jones, N.A., sculptor of the Society of Medalists’ 109th Issue, was born in Pennsylvania, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts under Charles Rudy and Walter Hancock. He studied with and assisted Jo Davidson and later served as assistant to Paul Manship. He spent three years in travel and study in the museums of Europe.
His many medallic works include the American Medical Association Gold Medal and the Newcomb Cleveland Medal for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Medals include portraits of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans. Portrait busts include those of Jo Davidson, Dizzy Gillespie and Virginia Woolf. Mr. Jones also designed and sculpted the William McChesney Martin Dedication Plaque, Martin Building, Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C.
He has exhibited at PAFA Annuals, National Academy of Design Annuals, American Institute of Architects, Smithsonian Institution and many more. He has received numerous awards and prizes from these organizations and more. For additional information see Who’s Who in America.
[b]ABOUT THE MEDAL[/b]
Having recently been involved with clown figures and buffoons, I explored this field for a romantic theme for the Society of Medalists. The result is a rare concept of affection:
The obverse is CLOWN. In the 18th century this pantomime was created by Joseph Grimaldi, the prominent mime of his time. CLOWN was depicted as a self-indulgent servant (of Pantaloon) and a rogue. Grimaldi infused the role of CLOWN with his full comic genius. As a master of grimace, he chose to appear ferocious, using the make-up of an Indian Savage on the warpath, with red triangles on his cheeks and a mad haircut as his signature.
On the reverse, HARLEQUIN and COLUMBINE were lovers. They were servants under CLOWN, who was compelled to keep them apart. He spent most of his time in this pursuit. Here, if you will, they are stealing a kiss behind CLOWN’s back.
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[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[i]Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze[/i]
[b]ABOUT THE ARTIST[/b]
Dexter Jones, N.A., sculptor of the Society of Medalists’ 109th Issue, was born in Pennsylvania, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts under Charles Rudy and Walter Hancock. He studied with and assisted Jo Davidson and later served as assistant to Paul Manship. He spent three years in travel and study in the museums of Europe.
His many medallic works include the American Medical Association Gold Medal and the Newcomb Cleveland Medal for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Medals include portraits of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans. Portrait busts include those of Jo Davidson, Dizzy Gillespie and Virginia Woolf. Mr. Jones also designed and sculpted the William McChesney Martin Dedication Plaque, Martin Building, Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C.
He has exhibited at PAFA Annuals, National Academy of Design Annuals, American Institute of Architects, Smithsonian Institution and many more. He has received numerous awards and prizes from these organizations and more. For additional information see Who’s Who in America.
[b]ABOUT THE MEDAL[/b]
Having recently been involved with clown figures and buffoons, I explored this field for a romantic theme for the Society of Medalists. The result is a rare concept of affection:
The obverse is CLOWN. In the 18th century this pantomime was created by Joseph Grimaldi, the prominent mime of his time. CLOWN was depicted as a self-indulgent servant (of Pantaloon) and a rogue. Grimaldi infused the role of CLOWN with his full comic genius. As a master of grimace, he chose to appear ferocious, using the make-up of an Indian Savage on the warpath, with red triangles on his cheeks and a mad haircut as his signature.
On the reverse, HARLEQUIN and COLUMBINE were lovers. They were servants under CLOWN, who was compelled to keep them apart. He spent most of his time in this pursuit. Here, if you will, they are stealing a kiss behind CLOWN’s back.
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