Self Portrait by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1979
THF188557 / Self Portrait by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1979
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Screen print
Date Made
circa 1979
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.14.124
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 25.25 in (framed)
Width: 32.25 in (framed)
Length: 1.25 in (framed)
Inscriptions
back, handwritten:
"L" 3 heads
label, back:
RARE (SPRA) / SPEC.RARE.CMS.226 / Lillian Feldman Schwartz Collection / ARTWORK NO. 99
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