Motorcycle Special

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Copied Richard H. Reinhardt, Motorcycle Special, 1978, sterling silver, 2 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄8 in. (5.5 x 8.0 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 1993.30, © 1973, Richard Reinhardt

Artwork Details

Title
Motorcycle Special
Artist
Date
1978
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄8 in. (5.5 x 8.0 cm) diam.
Copyright
© 1973, Richard Reinhardt
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
sterling silver
Classifications
Object Number
1993.30
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1993.30

Artwork Description

Motorcycle Special illustrates Richard Reinhardt’s concern with “discontinuous continuity,” which explores “the perception of real and apparent beginning, middle, and end.” Convex forms overlap one another, creating the appearance of a smoothly curving circle of continuous movement. The streamlined, minimalist forms and emphasis on the reflective surface of the metal exemplify the artist’s studio design aesthetic.