"Leonardo Morphed to Mona Lisa" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1993

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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

1993

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.196

Credit

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

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 36.25 in
Width: 14.25 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

on front, bottom: (C) Lillian Schwartz 1993 1/1 Leonardo morphed to Mona Lisa on front, side: morphing algorithm G. Holzmann sticker on back: #4 / Morphing of Mona, 1986-1997, () / by Lillian Schwartz. / LEONARDO MORPHED TO MONA LISA / [...]
"Leonardo Morphed to Mona Lisa" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1993