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Homage to Piranesi II

1962–63
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Homage to Piranesi II
  • Artist: Herbert Ferber (American, New York 1906–1991 North Egremont, Massachusetts)
  • Date: 1962–63
  • Medium: Copper and brass
  • Dimensions: 90 x 46 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (228.6 x 118.1 x 118.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of William Rubin, 1965
  • Object Number: 65.245
  • Rights and Reproduction: © Estate of Herbert Ferber
  • Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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