Leda and the Hatpin
Medal
1999 (made)
1999 (made)
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This art medal shows how contemporary artist Linda Crook found inspiration in Greek myths. The classical legend of Leda and the Swan is given a new twist in this piece-- freeing Leda from the 'victim' role by making the Swan Leda's prey.
In 'Leda and the Hat Pin' we see the concluding episode of the story, hitherto unpublished. The swan is unable to escape being made into a fancy hat--which Leda tidies up nicely with a hat pin. The reverse of the medal shows that the hat pin might be a feather plucked from the swan.
In 'Leda and the Hat Pin' we see the concluding episode of the story, hitherto unpublished. The swan is unable to escape being made into a fancy hat--which Leda tidies up nicely with a hat pin. The reverse of the medal shows that the hat pin might be a feather plucked from the swan.
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| Title | Leda and the Hatpin (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, cast, with dark patination |
| Brief description | Medal, silver cast, with dark patination, 'Leda and the Hat Pin', a reworking of the classical myth, Leda and the Swan, by Linda Crook, England (London), 1999 |
| Physical description | Medal, 'Leda and the Hat Pin', silver, cast, with dark patination. Leda of the classical legend with the Swan, but given a new twist to show the Swan as the victim of Leda. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the artist in 2003. |
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| Summary | This art medal shows how contemporary artist Linda Crook found inspiration in Greek myths. The classical legend of Leda and the Swan is given a new twist in this piece-- freeing Leda from the 'victim' role by making the Swan Leda's prey. In 'Leda and the Hat Pin' we see the concluding episode of the story, hitherto unpublished. The swan is unable to escape being made into a fancy hat--which Leda tidies up nicely with a hat pin. The reverse of the medal shows that the hat pin might be a feather plucked from the swan. |
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| Accession number | A.6-2003 |
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| Record created | January 16, 2004 |
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