Homage to Piranesi V

1965/1966

Herbert Ferber

Associated Names
Herbert Ferber

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The sculpture is an abstract form made of twisted and curved metal pieces arranged within a rectangular frame. The main subject is a series of undulating metal ribbons that move and twist in various directions. The sculpture is primarily composed of a coppery-red metal with a slight patina along the edges. The metallic structure intersects within a simple golden framework. The sculpture appears sturdy due to its material and fluid due to its flowing curves, presenting a striking visual contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    copper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William S. Rubin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 245 x 145.7 x 157.8 cm (96 7/16 x 57 3/8 x 62 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.64.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William S. Rubin, New York; gift 1977 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1981

  • Herbert Ferber: Sculpture, Painting and Drawing 1946-1980, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1981, no. 35.

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 83, repro.

Inscriptions

on copper plate, attached to top side of front bottom brass bar: Ferber 66

Wikidata ID

Q63854661

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