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
Seymour Lipton, Prayer, 1977, monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base, 8 188 585 14 in. (20.722.013.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton, 1978.127.3

Artwork Details

Title
Prayer
Date
1977
Dimensions
8 188 585 14 in. (20.722.013.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton
Mediums Description
monel/brazed with nickel-silver on limestone base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
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.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Hassel Smith, Untitled, 1963, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Edith S. and Arthur J. Levin, 2005.5.68
Untitled
Date1963
oil on canvas
Not on view