The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of June 27, 2026

A circular bronze medal with a warm brown patina features a family harvesting in relief. At the center, a bare-chested woman stands holding a long scythe. To our left, a man crouches to gather grain while a child sits in a leafy tree. On our right, another child sits holding stalks. The phrase "PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS" curves along the top in raised letters, and pointed fence posts line the bottom border.

Medal: Pursuit of Happiness (obverse)

1948
(American, 1904–1985)
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Location: Not on view
  • {{cite web|title=Medal: Pursuit of Happiness (obverse)|url=false|author=Thomas Lo Medico|year=1948|access-date=27 June 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1948.464.a