Object Details
artist
Gasparro, Frank
Description (Brief)
Using tracing paper, Gasparro could place one sheet over a drawing and make incremental changes to that image without having to recreate the whole drawing. In this manner Gasparro perfected his designs. The small hole in the center of this tracing (produced by using a protractor to make the circle) and the straight line that comes from the center through the top middle of the drawing (the radius)indicate center. Center guidelines helped the artist to organize the type and composition on the coin.
In this small group of artwork by Frank Gasparro are five different drawings showing the variations and stages Gasparro developed in eagle designs.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Christina Gasparro Hansen
date made
1965-1990
ID Number
2009.0005.037
catalog number
2009.0005.037
accession number
2009.0005
Object Name
sketch
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
graphite (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17.7 cm x 15.3 cm; 6 15/16 in x 6 in
image: 14.3 cm; 5 5/8 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Art of Gasparro
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Art - Currency
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1373690