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Frank Stella — Stubb's Supper (S-1, 1X)
Frank Stella

Stubb's Supper (S-1, 1X)

1986

Frank Stella's *Stubb's Supper (S-1, 1X)* is a dynamic and exuberant sculptural relief that combines acrylic paint with the industrial materials of stainless steel, carbon steel, and bronze, creating a vibrant interplay between color and metallic surface. Created in 1986 as part of his *Moby Dick* series, the work reflects Stella's bold departure from flat canvas into three-dimensional space, with sweeping, gestural forms that burst outward in an energetic, almost chaotic composition. The work exemplifies Stella's maximalist approach during this period, merging painting and sculpture into a single explosive visual experience.

Medium
acrylic on stainless steel, carbon steel and bronze
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1986-1987, this work is from an edition of 3.

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Frank Stella, Stubb's Supper (S-1, 1X), 1986

Frank Stella's *Stubb's Supper (S-1, 1X)* is a dynamic and exuberant sculptural relief that combines acrylic paint with the industrial materials of stainless steel, carbon steel, and bronze, creating a vibrant interplay between color and metallic surface. Created in 1986 as part of his *Moby Dick* series, the work reflects Stella's bold departure from flat canvas into three-dimensional space, with sweeping, gestural forms that burst outward in an energetic, almost chaotic composition. The work exemplifies Stella's maximalist approach during this period, merging painting and sculpture into a single explosive visual experience.

Medium
acrylic on stainless steel, carbon steel and bronze
Dimensions
100.3 x 42.5 cm
Year
1986
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Abstract Art, Male Artist, Celebrated Artist, Mixed Metal Medium, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Late 20th Century, Maximalism, Vibrant Colors

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Carolyn Lynx, Alex Capecelatro