David Smith
American visual artist (1906-1965)
David Smith was born on March 9, 1906 in Decatur and died on May 23, 1965 in Bennington, aged 59. Recorded occupations: sculptor, painter, designer, photographer, artist and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: abstract expressionism. Fields of work: art of sculpture. Notable works include “Primo Piano II”, “Agricola I” and “Cubi VII”. Educated at Art Students League of New York and Ohio University. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship. Member of American Abstract Artists.
- Born
- March 9, 1906 · Decatur
- Died
- May 23, 1965 · Bennington
- Age at death
- 59
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- sculptor, painter, designer, photographer, artist, writer
- Movements
- abstract expressionism
- Notable works
- Primo Piano II, Agricola I, Cubi VII
- Education
- Art Students League of New York, Ohio University
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Wikipedia editions
- 16 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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