Robert Smithson

Robert Smithson (1938–1973) was a United States sculptor, land artist and photographer.

Also recorded as Robert I. Smithson.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with land art. Work is classified under land art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Vancouver, Rome and Emmen. Works named in the authority record include Broken Circle / Spiral Hill and Spiral Jetty. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American sculptor and conceptual artist (1938-1973)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Smithson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q328341: Robert Smithson

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