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David Smith — Abandoned Foundation (Landscape)
David Smith

Abandoned Foundation (Landscape)

David Smith's *Abandoned Foundation (Landscape)* is a striking sculptural work that combines steel and bronze elements mounted on a wood base crafted by the artist himself. The piece reflects Smith's mastery of industrial materials, transforming raw metal into an evocative composition that suggests both structural remnants and organic form. The interplay between steel and bronze introduces a dialogue of contrasting textures and tones, embodying Smith's ability to infuse abstract sculpture with a sense of place and narrative.

Medium
steel, bronze on artist's wood base

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 15, 2014

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David Smith, Abandoned Foundation (Landscape)

David Smith's *Abandoned Foundation (Landscape)* is a striking sculptural work that combines steel and bronze elements mounted on a wood base crafted by the artist himself. The piece reflects Smith's mastery of industrial materials, transforming raw metal into an evocative composition that suggests both structural remnants and organic form. The interplay between steel and bronze introduces a dialogue of contrasting textures and tones, embodying Smith's ability to infuse abstract sculpture with a sense of place and narrative.

Medium
steel, bronze on artist's wood base
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Industrial, Geometric, Steel, Monument, Monochrome, Steel And Bronze, Bronze, Steel Sculpture, Bold, Minimalist Mood, Mid Century Modern, Minimalist, Male Artist, American, Sculpture, Industrial Materials, Landscape Theme, Landscape, American Artist, Post-War, Three Dimensional Work, Abstract Sculpture, Neutral Tones, Modern Master

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