
Head of Worker, Bergen Point Brass Foundry
Komar and Melamid's *Head of Worker, Bergen Point Brass Foundry* is a multifaceted work comprising two lithographs, a woodcut on brass leaf, and a brass stamping, executed on a rich variety of substrates including Arches paper, Japanese paper, and leather. The piece reflects the duo's characteristic blend of Soviet iconography and American industrial imagery, elevating the anonymous laborer to a monumental, almost heroic status. The use of brass — both as a printing surface and as a stamped material — directly references the foundry itself, creating a meaningful dialogue between medium and subject.
- Medium
- The complete set of two lithographs, one woodcut on brass leaf, and one brass stamping, on Arches, Japanese paper and leather, the full sheets,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 26, 2015
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