The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 10, 2026

A circular bronze medal features raised text along its upper perimeter reading "THERE IS NO EASY WAY FROM THE EARTH TO THE STARS." Small five-pointed stars are scattered below the inscription, above a textured mountain peak rising from the bottom center. A tree stands at the mountain's base to our left. The dark, mottled patina catches the light along the rough surfaces of the relief carving.

Medal: There is No Easy Way from the Earth to the Stars (reverse)

1933

Gaetano Cecere

(American, 1894–1985)

Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)

Dudley P. Allen Fund 1933.420.b

Location: Not on view

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