Prayer

Seymour Lipton, Prayer, 1977, monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton, 1978.127.3
Copied Seymour Lipton, Prayer, 1977, monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base, 8 1⁄8 x 8 5⁄8 x 5 1⁄4 in. (20.7 x 22.0 x 13.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton, 1978.127.3

Artwork Details

Title
Prayer
Artist
Date
1977
Location
Dimensions
8 1⁄8 x 8 5⁄8 x 5 1⁄4 in. (20.7 x 22.0 x 13.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton
Mediums
Mediums Description
monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
1978.127.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1978.127.3

Artwork Description

Seymour Lipton adopted the surrealist technique of free association, making numerous rough drawings in crayon to explore different combinations of shapes without a coherent plan. These shapes were then cut from sheet steel or Monel, a type of white bronze, and welded into place. The rough metal, sharp corners, and visible welds give the piece a raw, unfinished appearance.