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Grazalema

Miguel Berrocal

Artwork Details

Grazalema
1962
Miguel Berrocal
iron
24 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (62.23 x 50.17 x 15.88 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Gosman
1978/2.23

Description

Subject Matter:

Grazelema is comprised of two connected sections sitting on a large rectangular base. The two pieces could come apart in theory. Berrocal's sculptures were often assembled like three dimensional puzzles and could be taken apart. Miguel Berrocal was a Spanish sculptor who worked with foundries in Verona, Italy to create his sculptures.

Physical Description:

An iron sculpture with two sections of iron that are joined together by a small connection halfway up their sides. The section on the left is a four sided piece that is divided into smaller parts. The section on the right is more cyllindrical with two branches coming off on the right. The piece sits on a large rectangular base.

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