VIEW IN MY ROOM
United States
Drawing, Pencil on Paper
Size: 32 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in
Theodore Roosevelt is sitting for Victor David Brenner in his library at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York. Brenner is sketching TR for the Panama Canal Service Medal. This is the moment which ‘sparked’ the birth of the Lincoln Cent – during the sitting Brenner showed Roosevelt a Lincoln plaque he had created (shown to the right of Brenner’s elbow). Brenner’s affection for Lincoln was shared with TR., Theodore Roosevelt Sr. (pictured above TR on his Wall of Honor) served in Lincoln’s administration and imbued his son with a love of the 16th president. On this afternoon, these two men “conspired” to break a long standing precedent initiated by George Washington, to only portray allegorical figures on our coinage: warning that depicting an individual would make him a sovereign, which was not in keeping with the new representative democracy. This my attempt to bring this historic moment to life.
Drawing:Pencil on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:32 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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I am a narrative artist. Simply stated:I tell stories with images. I have been honored and privileged to have had the opportunity interpret via my artwork some of humankind's most stirring histories. Involved in every phase of illustration and graphic design in a variety of media from publishing, book illustration and cover art, stamp, coin and medallic design to murals and art in public spaces. 54 minted (winning) U.S.Coins designs, including more than15 Congressional Gold Medals.The only American artist to portray HRH Queen Elizabeth II on a coin of the realm.(British Commonwealth)
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