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Genesis

Adolph Alexander Weinman American, born Germany
1949
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Genesis
  • Artist: Adolph Alexander Weinman (American (born Germany), Karlsruhe 1870–1952 New York)
  • Date: 1949
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Society of Medalists, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.77.1
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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