"Happy Birthday" by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1955
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Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
Artifact
Oil painting (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1955
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.14.129
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.
Material
Canvas
Oil paint (Paint)
Silk (Textile)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 47.75 in (framed)
Width: 37.75 in (framed)
Length: 1.5 in (framed)
Inscriptions
label, back: RARE (SPRA) / SPEC.RARE.CMS.226 / Lillian Feldman Schwartz Collection / ARTWORK NO. 103
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