MVSEVM

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Copied David Beck, MVSEVM, 2006, mixed media construction, work: approximately 32 x 55 x 50 in. (81.3 x 139.7 x 127.0 cm) base: 37 x 59 x 55 in. (94.0 x 149.9 x 139.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Thelma and Melvin Lenkin, 2006.8, © 2006, David Beck

Artwork Details

Title
MVSEVM
Artist
Date
2006
Location
Dimensions
work: approximately 32 x 55 x 50 in. (81.3 x 139.7 x 127.0 cm) base: 37 x 59 x 55 in. (94.0 x 149.9 x 139.7 cm)
Copyright
© 2006, David Beck
Credit Line
Gift of Thelma and Melvin Lenkin
Mediums Description
mixed media construction
Classifications
Subjects
  • Architecture — art building — Donald W. Reynolds Center
  • Architecture — art building — National Portrait Gallery
  • Architecture — art building — Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Object — art object
  • Architecture — art building — museum
Object Number
2006.8
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2006.8

Artwork Description

David Beck was commissioned to create this work of art for the 2006 reopening of the renovated Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. MVSEVM references the history of this building when it was the U.S. Patent Office, as well as the development of museums in general. Many details refer specifically to collections now displayed in this building.

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