"Variation on a Night Scene" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, 1976

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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

1976

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.292

Credit

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

Material

Acetate film

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Colorless

Dimensions

Height : 30 in
Width : 24 in

Inscriptions

front, handwritten lower edge: "Variation on Night Scene" / 1/1 / Lillian Schwartz / 1976
"Variation on a Night Scene" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, 1976