Accession Number
1978/2.23

Title
Grazalema

Artist(s)
Miguel Berrocal

Object Creation Date
1962

Medium & Support
iron

Dimensions
24 in. x 19 1/2 in. x 6 in. ( 61 cm x 49.6 cm x 15.2 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Gosman

Subject matter
Grazelema is comprised of two connected sections sitting on a large rectangular base. The two pieces could come apart in theory. Berrocal's sculptures were often assembled like three dimensional puzzles and could be taken apart. Miguel Berrocal was a Spanish sculptor who worked with foundries in Verona, Italy to create his sculptures.

Physical Description
An iron sculpture with two sections of iron that are joined together by a small connection halfway up their sides. The section on the left is a four sided piece that is divided into smaller parts. The section on the right is more cyllindrical with two branches coming off on the right. The piece sits on a large rectangular base.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
abstraction
iron (metal)
modern and contemporary art
sculpture
sculpture (visual works)