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"Night Scene" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1985

THF188523 / "Night Scene" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1985
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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

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1985

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.114

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Mounting board

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 28.75 in
Width: 26.75 in
Length: 0.875 in

Inscriptions

label, back (handwritten): Night Scene $700 back, (handwritten): Lillian Schwartz / [contact information]
"Night Scene" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1985