Painting by Lillian F. Schwartz

THF190914 / Painting by Lillian F. Schwartz
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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

Painting (Visual work)

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.485

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 35.75 in
Width: 24 in
Length: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

on bottom proper left: Lillian Schwartz stamped on back: MADE IN U.S.A.
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