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Charles Frederic Rand

Anthony de Francisci, 1924

Name Class Date
Anthony de Francisci, Charles Frederic Rand (1924). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Anthony de Francisci originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/anthony-de-francisci/
Artist’s dates
1887 – 1964
Painted
1924
Original size
51 x 40 cm
Movement
Neoclassicism A deliberate return to the calm balance and clear outlines of ancient Greek and Roman art.

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Anthony de Francisci died in 1964; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2034. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 11, 2026

Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci

How big is it?

The original measures 51 × 40 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

  1. 1880
  2. 1890
  3. 1900
  4. 1910
  5. 1920
  6. 1930
  7. 1940
  8. 1950
  9. 1960

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 77 at death.

Painted when the artist was 37. The artist lived to 77. 24 of the 90 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Anthony de Francisci (1887–1964) ▲ this work, 1924 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1923 Main working years: 1923–1946 Late works: from 1946

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Driftwood #907a47

    Catalogued palette

    • #907A47
    • #050404
    • #725831
    • #BCAB83

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Driftwood
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Anthony de Francisci over the last twelve months — 4 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 81.0%1,700 visits
    2. 2 United States of America 9.5%200 visits
    3. 3 Italy 4.8%100 visits
    4. 4 Vietnam 4.8%100 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Anthony de Francisci

    1. 1 Ford Motor Company Medal (obverse), 1928 9.1%200 visits
    2. 2 Benedetto de Francisci, 1920 9.1%200 visits
    3. 3 Self Portrait of Antoninus de Francisci, 1948 9.1%200 visits
    4. 4 James Douglas Award for Achievement in Non ferrous Metallurgy (reverse), 1922 4.5%100 visits
    5. 5 Salvatore Lascari, 1935 4.5%100 visits
    6. 6 Midland Utilities Medal, 1928 4.5%100 visits
    7. 7 Alfred P. Sloan 4.5%100 visits
    8. 8 Teresa, 1920 4.5%100 visits
    9. 9 R.O.T.C. Pin, 1947 4.5%100 visits
    10. 10 William Lawrence Saunders Award for Achievement in Mining (obverse), 1927 4.5%100 visits
    11. 11 Henry Doherty Morrey, 1918 4.5%100 visits
    12. 12 Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal (obverse), 1925 4.5%100 visits
    13. 13 Henry C. Turner Medal for Notable Achievement in the Concrete Industry (reverse), 1928 4.5%100 visits
    14. 14 Gilda, the Artist's Daughter 4.5%100 visits
    15. 15 Rosa Emma Cafarelli, 1924 4.5%100 visits
    16. 16 Robert E. Lee 4.5%100 visits
    17. 17 Honeymoon 4.5%100 visits
    18. 18 Theodore Roosevelt Award 4.5%100 visits
    19. 19 Fiat Vita, 1935 4.5%100 visits
    20. — Charles Frederic Rand, 1924 this painting 0.0%0 visits

    Together these works take 99.3% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 120 works by this artist, of which 19 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 11, 2026

    Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Anthony de Francisci

    Born in Palermo, Italy

    Early Life and Training

    Born: Palermo, Italy (July 13, 1887)

    Died: August 20, 1964

    Anthony de Francisci was an Italian-American sculptor best known for his impactful designs on United States coins and medals. He immigrated to the United States in 1905, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1913. His early years were marked by assisting his father, a marble cutter, providing him with foundational skills. He studied sculpture at Cooper Union in New York City, where he received instruction from prominent coin designers such as James Earle Fraser, Hermon MacNeil, and Adolph A. Weinman. This mentorship proved crucial to his later success in numismatic design. His work reflects a classical style influenced by the sculptors he studied under.

    The Peace Dollar and Numismatic Recognition

    The Competition: In 1921, de Francisci won a competition held by the Commission of Fine Arts to design a new silver dollar.

    Design Inspiration: The portrait on the Peace Dollar is based on his wife, Mary Teresa Cafarelli, though he described it as a "composite" face representing “something of America.” He aimed to convey the nation's intellectual vigor and vitality in the design.

    Immediate Impact: The success of the Peace Dollar significantly elevated de Francisci’s reputation.

    Other Numismatic Works: He also designed the 1920 Maine Centennial commemorative half dollar.

    The Peace Dollar remains his most celebrated achievement, a testament to his ability to blend artistic skill with numismatic principles. The design's immediate impact propelled him to new heights in his career.

    Beyond Coins: Sculpture and Medallic Art

    World War II Service Button: De Francisci designed the World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button, commonly known as the "ruptured duck."

    Sesquicentennial Flagpole Reliefs: He created bronze high reliefs for the drum base of the Sesquicentennial flagpole in Union Square, New York City.

    Abraham Lincoln Admiration: De Francisci held a deep admiration for Abraham Lincoln, reflected in several personal works.

    1964/1965 New York World's Fair Medal: He designed the inaugural medal for this significant event.

    De Francisci’s artistic talents extended beyond coin design, encompassing various sculptural and medallic projects that showcased his versatility and skill.

    Legacy and Historical Significance

    Anthony de Francisci’s contributions to American art, particularly his design of the Peace Dollar, have secured his place in history. His ability to blend artistic skill with numismatic principles resulted in a coin that is both aesthetically pleasing and historically significant. De Francisci's work demonstrates the power of sculpture to capture national identity and commemorate important events. He remains an influential figure in American art and numismatics, remembered for his impactful designs and lasting legacy.

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Francisci, Anthony de. Charles Frederic Rand. 1924, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/anthony-de-francisci-charles-frederic-rand-AQTF53-en/
    APA
    Francisci, Anthony de (1924). Charles Frederic Rand [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/anthony-de-francisci-charles-frederic-rand-AQTF53-en/
    Chicago
    Anthony de Francisci. Charles Frederic Rand. 1924. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/anthony-de-francisci-charles-frederic-rand-AQTF53-en/
    Harvard
    Francisci, Anthony de (1924) Charles Frederic Rand. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/anthony-de-francisci-charles-frederic-rand-AQTF53-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 11, 2026

    Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 2 — do you agree?)
    4. Our catalogue files this work under: portrait, philosophy, sculpture. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    5. Look back at Ford Motor Company Medal (obverse) (1928), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 11, 2026

    Charles Frederic Rand — Anthony de Francisci Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    Who made "Charles Frederic Rand", and when?

    Anthony de Francisci made "Charles Frederic Rand" in 1924.

    Who created "Charles Frederic Rand" and what style is it in?

    Behind "Charles Frederic Rand" stand Anthony de Francisci and the Neoclassicism movement.

    What is the perceived brightness of "Charles Frederic Rand" by Anthony de Francisci?

    Overall, "Charles Frederic Rand" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.