Artist/Maker
Anie Mouroux
(French, 1887–1978)
Depicted
John J. Pershing
(American, 1860 – 1948)
General John Joseph Pershing (1860–1948)
ca. 1919
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Light brown patinated copper alloy [brass]
Overall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Gift of Mr. Harry G. Friedman
1956.89
A graduate of West Point, Pershing saw his first major action in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Then followed tours of duty against the Moros in the Philippines (1901-03) and against Pancho Villa in Mexico (1916). It was as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in WWI, however, that Pershing achieved his greatest fame.
DescriptionBas-relief portraitSignedSigned under shoulder: "ANIE MOUROUX-PARIS"
InscribedFront relief inscribed: "JOHN J. PERSHING / AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES / ****1917 / 1919"
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
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