Sower

1960

Seymour Lipton

Associated Names
Seymour Lipton

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The sculpture is an abstract form made of intersecting and looping shapes, crafted from metal. It has a mottled surface varying in color from dark brown to bronze with greenish hints. The sculpture is placed on a rectangular stone base, highlighting its prominence. Its abstract design suggests movement and flow, resembling a ribbon or fabric twist. The form is complex with various protrusions and curves, inviting viewers to observe it from multiple angles.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    nickel silver on Monel

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 67.3 x 111.8 x 35.6 cm (26 1/2 x 44 x 14 in.)
    accessory size: 9.5 x 50.8 x 25.4 cm (3 3/4 x 20 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.35.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1903-1986], New York; purchased 1987 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Strick, Jeremy. Twentieth Century Painting and Sculpture: Selections for the Tenth Anniversary of the East Building. Washington, D.C., 1989: repro. 92, 93.

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 137, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63861106

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