Die for Corcoran Gallery of Art Drawing Medal [obverse] n.d.

This is a medal designed by Henry Mitchell, a sculptor who worked in the 20th century. It depicts the obverse side of a medal created for the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s Drawing Medal. The medal's design features a profile portrait of a man, likely associated with the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The inscription around the portrait reads "THE BEGINNING DETERMINES THE END," suggesting an emphasis on the importance of foundational artistic principles and their influence on the overall artistic outcome. The medal itself is a circular, two-dimensional relief sculpture, highlighting the precision of the artist's craft in capturing both form and detail.