H.C. Westermann, The Old Eccentric's House, 1956–57
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The Old Eccentric’s House, 1956–57
Birch-veneer plywood, spruce lath, and mirror
Overall: 18 ¾ × 18 ¾ × 33 ¼ in. ( 47.6 × 47.6× 84.5 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Anonymous gift in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall Shapiro, 1980.32
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago
The Old Eccentric’s House, 1956–57
Birch-veneer plywood, spruce lath, and mirror
Overall: 18 ¾ × 18 ¾ × 33 ¼ in. ( 47.6 × 47.6× 84.5 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Anonymous gift in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall Shapiro, 1980.32
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- H.C. Westermann, W.W.I General, W.W.II General, W.W.III General, 1962
- Long The sculpture's three components are roughly balanced in size. The base is a thick, elongated oval. From the left end of the base, the propellor-like shape primarily splattered with red and yellow emerges vertically. On the base's right end, the brick-like shape tilts at a slight angle away from the propellor-like form. On this brick-like shape appears the phrase "W.W. 3 General" embossed into its surface, made more visible by the splatters of vivid color.
