Object Details
Artist
Steve Ashby, born Delaplane, VA 1904-died Delaplane, VA 1980
Luce Center Label
Steve Ashby created many sculptures that encouraged the viewer to take part, either by turning a lever or pulling a string. In this piece the woman’s leg can be moved up and down as if she were pushing the piano’s pedals. The magazine cutout on the top of the piano reads “Complement your favor[ite] melodies--Choose from exciting rhythm back grounds including: Latin, jazz, foxtrot, waltz, rock an[d] metronome.” This suggests that Ashby wants the viewer to imagine a favorite piece of music while looking at this piece.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Date
ca. 1973
Object number
1997.124.49
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Folk Art
Medium
carved and painted plywood, found objects, magazine cutouts
Dimensions
6 1/4 x 5 x 4 1/4 in. (15.9 x 12.7 x 10.8 cm.)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 27A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Performing arts\music\piano
Figure female\full length
Object\musical instrument\piano
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1997.124.49