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.
“I’m still exploring. To me, sculpture is a great adventure, unending and always fresh.” Seymour Lipton, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979
- Title
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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
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base
- Classifications
- Keywords
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- Abstract
- Object Number
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1978.127.3
- Palette
- Linked Open Data
- Linked Open Data URI
