Untitled Side 1Karl Schmid · 1989
Metalwork- Sculpture
- Contemporary Sculpture
1989- Contemporary
110.0 x 110.0 cm
USI Università della Svizzera italiana
Karl Schmid (1914 – 1998)
Karl Schmid (1914-1998) was a versatile Swiss artist – painter, sculptor, engraver & teacher. Known for his anatomical illustrations, woodcarvings, and collaborations with Arp & Kokoschka, he bridged art & science.
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About this artwork
- Title: Untitled Side 1
- Artist: Karl Schmid
- Year: 1989
- Original dimensions: 110.0 x 110.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: USI Università della Svizzera italiana
- Movement: Contemporary Sculpture
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: bridging art and science, exploration of form
Quick Facts
- Year: 1989
- Medium: Rusted steel or iron
- Dimensions: 110 x 110 cm
- Title: Untitled Side 1
- Artist: Karl Schmid
- Notable elements or techniques: Fabrication, spiral design, weathered texture
Questions & Answers
Who is the artist behind "Untitled Side 1"?
"Untitled Side 1" was created by Karl Schmid. The information on this page describes Karl Schmid's original work.
Are the colors of "Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid saturated or muted?
The colors of "Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
In what year was "Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid created?
"Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid was created in 1989.
At what age did Karl Schmid make "Untitled Side 1"?
Karl Schmid was 75 years old when creating "Untitled Side 1" in 1989. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1914.
Where does "Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid sit in art history?
Historically, "Untitled Side 1" is a Contemporary Sculpture work of the broader Contemporary era.
What explains the copyright situation of "Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid?
"Untitled Side 1" by Karl Schmid is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Karl Schmid died in 1998.
Where does "Untitled Side 1" stand among Karl Schmid's recurring subjects?
"Untitled Side 1" depicts abstract form, industrial decay, circular design, weathered metal, outdoor sculpture, geometric art, spiral motif, while Karl Schmid's recorded themes are exploration of form, bridging art and science, anatomical studies, collaborative projects, industrial aesthetics, geometric abstraction, minimalist forms, swiss constructivism. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.