Cubi XII

Cubi XII is an abstract sculpture by David Smith.[1]

Cubi XII
ArtistDavid Smith
Year1963
Typesculpture
Dimensions278.1 cm × 120 cm × 66 cm (109+12 in × 49 in × 26 in)
LocationHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38.888333°N 77.023056°W / 38.888333; -77.023056
OwnerHirshhorn Museum

Constructed of stainless steel, completed on April 7 1963, it was purchased from his estate by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in 1968.[2][3] [4]

It is a part of the Cubi series.[5] He used the shiny finish to contrast with the landscape. The circular grind marks change in varying lighting conditions.[6]

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References

  1. "Cubi XII, (sculpture)", SIRIS
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2010-02-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2011-02-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Lot 15: David Smith (1906-1965) - Sotheby's | Artfact". Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  5. "Artopia :: Sculpture". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  6. A Garden for Art, Valerie J. Fletcher, LOC # 97-61991, p.82
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