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The Lovers (di Suvero)

Coordinates: 43°10′36″N 87°56′17″W / 43.17654°N 87.93812°W / 43.17654; -87.93812
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The Lovers
ArtistMark di Suvero
Year1971-73
Typesteel
Dimensions660 cm × 120 cm × 820 cm (260 in × 48 in × 324 in)
LocationLynden Sculpture Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°10′36″N 87°56′17″W / 43.17654°N 87.93812°W / 43.17654; -87.93812
OwnerBradley Family Foundation

The Lovers is a public art work by artist Mark di Suvero located at the Lynden Sculpture Garden near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] The sculpture is an abstract form; it is installed on the lawn.[2]

Description

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The sculpture is composed of industrial steel I-beams. The I-beams, a recurring element of di Suvero's work, are cut and welded into a series of crossed bars arranged diagonally and painted red.

References

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  1. ^ Bradley Family Foundation (2012). "The Lovers (sculpture)". Inventory of American Sculpture. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  2. ^ "The Lovers". Collection. Lynden Sculpture Garden. Retrieved 12 December 2012.