Scraper

1935/1942

Frank Maurer

Associated Names
Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a minimalistic and abstract form made of a single piece with two tall, gently curving columns that rise and curl outward at their tops. The material is a rust-colored metal, giving it a textured and industrial aesthetic. The sculpture is standing upright with the columns parallel to each other, and it features a central concave section connecting the columns. The piece is displayed on an unadorned background, emphasizing its form and color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.4 cm (18 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11877

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANK MAURER

Wikidata ID

Q64570277

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