America: A Mercy Killing

Ed Bereal, America: A Mercy Killing, 1966-1974, mixed media including wood, metal, fabric, plastic, and paper with electric, kinetic, and pneumatic components, 27 1⁄4 x 55 1⁄2 x 45 in. (69.2 x 140.9 x 114.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1974.29, © 1968, Ed Bereal

Artwork Details

Title
America: A Mercy Killing
Artist
Date
1966-1974
Location
Dimensions
27 1⁄4 x 55 1⁄2 x 45 in. (69.2 x 140.9 x 114.3 cm.)
Copyright
© 1968, Ed Bereal
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
mixed media including wood, metal, fabric, plastic, and paper with electric, kinetic, and pneumatic components
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group
Object Number
1974.29
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1974.29

Works by this artist (1 item)

Marie Watt, Edson's Flag, 2004, American flag (from U.S. military burial) with wool blankets, satin, and thread, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Driek and Michael Zirinsky in honor of Jane Beebe and Spencer Beebe, 2015.28.7, © 2004, Marie K. Watt
Edson’s Flag
Artist
Date2004
American flag (from U.S. military burial) with wool blankets, satin, and thread
Not on view

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