The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 14, 2026

A circular bronze medal depicts a bird in mid-flight, cast in high relief with a warm golden-brown sheen. The bird, wings unfurled and tail fanned, glides above billowy cloud formations. Along the bottom curve, the word 'FLIGHT' is embossed in bold block letters. The smooth, dark metallic background contrasts with the textured feathers and clouds, creating a sense of depth and motion within the circular frame.

Medal: Flight (obverse)

1941

Brenda Putnam

(American, 1890–1975)

Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Dudley P. Allen Fund 1942.1089.a

Location: Not on view

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1942.1089.a