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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Though Sluggard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Though Sluggard

Artist Janet De Coux (American, 1904 - 1999)
Manufacturer Medallic Art Company (American, 1903 - 2016)
Maker Society of Medalists (American, 1930 - 1995)
CultureAmerican
Date1942
MediumBronze, light brown patina
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 2 13/16 in. (7.3 x 7.1 cm)
Inscribed"Though Sluggard" on obverse. "Go to the Ant Consider Her Ways / And Be Wise on reverse.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Taylor Arms
Object number54.51.170
Not on view
DescriptionPerson in a fetal postion lays on the ground next to a snail under canopy of leaves and shining sun.

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Unknown
12th - early 13th century
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