Object Details
Maker
Gustav Vigeland (Norwegian, 1869-1943)
Date
1983
Geography
Unknown
Culture
Norwegian
Medium
metal; gold; 23-karat (possible)
Dimensions
Overall: 21 1/2 in x 17 3/4 in; 54.61 cm x 45.085 cm
Provenance
Commissioned for the U.S. Department of State through the generous support of the Nobel Committee and the Norwegian Ambassador
Inscriptions
Inscribed, "ALFR * NOBEL * NAT * MDCCCXXXIII * OB * MDCCCXCVI *" front face. "PRO * PACE * ET * FRATERNITATE GENTIUM" (For the peace and brotherhood of men) on verso. Engraved in block lettering: "George C. Marshall Prix Nobel de la Paix 1953" on rim.
Credit Line
Gift of the Nobel Commission
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1983.0046