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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

Luce Center Label

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.

Luce Object Quote

“I’m still exploring. To me, sculpture is a great adventure, unending and always fresh.” Seymour Lipton, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979

Title
Prayer
Artist
Seymour Lipton
Date
1977
Location
  1. Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. Luce Foundation Center
  3. 4th Floor
  4. 50A
Dimensions
8 1/8 x 8 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (20.7 x 22.0 x 13.3 cm.)
Copyright
Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton

Mediums
limestone
nickel silver
monel
Mediums Description
monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base
Classifications
Sculpture
Keywords
  • Abstract
Object Number
1978.127.3
Palette
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