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Sculptor:
Nakian, Reuben 1897-1986  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: aluminum plates and steel supports
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by New York University Grey Art Gallery and Study Center 33 Washington Place New York New York 10003
Located New York University 1 Washington Square Village Loeb Student Center facade on Washington Square New York New York 10012
Date:
1960. Installed May 17-19, 1961
Notes:
Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 77.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 77.
unsigned
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Summary:
An abstract wall sculpture consisting of rectangular metal plates twisted and placed in three diagonal groupings. The plates curl away from the wall in various directions giving a light airy feeling as if pieces are flying away.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87870091
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_302735