The uniface medal's obverse depicts a young woman sketching. Around, SCHOOL ART LEAG-UE OF NEW YORK CITY; on foot rest, FOR MERIT; in exergue, 19 (JF monogram) 15
The edge bears maker's mark MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
The medal is also known as the John W. Alexander Medal. Alexander (1856-1915) was a painter and illustrator who died in 1915 and was commemorated by this medal.
The medal measures 68mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its mintage is not reported.
References: Baxter 155, MACo 1915-002, Marqusee 154