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DiaporamaSubmarine Deutschland in America Obverse
Metal- Sculpture
1916- 19th Century
7.0 x 7.0 cm
American Numismatic Society
hans k. schuler (1874 – 1951)
Hans K. Schuler (1874-1951) was a German-American sculptor known for monumental works & the 1906 ‘Submarine Deutschland’ relief. His Baltimore/DC monuments highlight early 20th-century art.
American Numismatic Society (New York City, United States of America)
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One of two blockade-running German merchant submarines, Deutschland arrived for the first time in the US at Baltimore on July 9, 1916. Having crossed the Atlantic virtually empty, some of her iron ballast was used to create commemorative medals, such as this one.Hatted bust to left; within curve around: U - DEUTSCHLAND.- PAUL KÖNIG KAPITÄN; 9 JULI/ 1916
About this artwork
- Title: Submarine Deutschland in America Obverse
- Artist: hans k. schuler
- Year: 1916
- Original dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: American Numismatic Society
- Corpus context: tribute to wartime travel , commemorative military history object
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: nautical themed wall art , baltimore 1916 art , wwi memorabilia art
Quick Facts
- Year: 1916
- Medium: Metal medallion/badge
- Dimensions: 7 x 7 cm
- Title: Submarine Deutschland in America Obverse
- Artist: hans k. schuler
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