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Siempre Gilberto de la Nuez

1994

Melvin Edwards

Associated Names

Melvin Edwards

Artist, American, 1937 - 2026

The sculpture is an abstract assemblage of metal objects and components. It includes a centrally mounted circular base with chains, metal bars, and rusty rods intersecting. The piece is made of weathered metal in brown and rust tones, creating an industrial look. The wall-mounted sculpture has three-dimensional depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

welded steel
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

overall: 34.29 × 31.75 × 17.78 cm (13 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 7 in.)
Accession Number

2022.3.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist’s studio, New York; purchased 24 February 2022 through (Alexander Gray Associates, New York) by NGA.

Associated Names

Alexander Gray Associates

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