The Lovers (di Suvero) explained

The Lovers
Artist:Mark di Suvero
Year:1971-73
Type:steel
Height Imperial:260
Width Imperial:48
Length Imperial:324
Imperial Unit:in
Metric Unit:cm
City:Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Museum:Lynden Sculpture Garden
Owner:Bradley Family Foundation

The Lovers is a public art work by artist Mark di Suvero located at the Lynden Sculpture Garden near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] The sculpture is an abstract form; it is installed on the lawn.[2]

Description

The sculpture is composed of industrial steel I-beams. The I-beams, a recurring element of di Suvero's work, are cut and welded into a series of crossed bars arranged diagonally and painted red.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bradley Family Foundation . 2012 . The Lovers (sculpture) . Inventory of American Sculpture . Smithsonian Institution . 12 December 2012.
  2. Web site: The Lovers. Collection. Lynden Sculpture Garden. 12 December 2012.