"Homage to Duchamp (Nude Ascending Staircase)" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, circa 1975

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Etching (Print)

Date Made

circa 1975

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.400

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 20.125 in

Width: 18.375 in

Length: 1 in

Inscriptions

on front: Lillian SCHWARTZ sticker on back: KULICKE / KULICKE FRAMES INC. / 43 E. 10 ST. N.Y. 10003 / ORDER 52006 / DATE 4-16 / RD

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