"Profile of a Man on Two Acrylic Bases" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1957

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Sculpture (Visual work)

Date Made

1957

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.57

Credit

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

Material

Wax
Acrylic (Plastic)

Color

Black (Color)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 6.125 in
Width: 9.75 in
Length: 6.75 in

Inscriptions

signed on base: Lillian Schwartz