Ellen Harvey: Metal Painting, 2015. Detail. 887 paintings in oil on plywood, magnets, steel wall, overall: 15 x 24 feet. Commissioned by the Barnes Foundation. Photo: Rick Echelmeyer.
Sunday, December 13th, 2015

Ellen Harvey at the Barnes Foundation

Harvey has painted a portrait, in silhouette, of each metal piece hanging in the Barnes

Cabaret Sign “Bat,” late 18th century–early 19th century. France. Wrought iron and rolled iron, repoussé, fastened with rivets; glass, 24-3/4 × 24-1/4 × 2 3/8 inches. Musée de la ferronnerie Le Secq des Tournelles, Rouen
Sunday, December 13th, 2015

Incarnated Curves: Ornamental Ironwork at the Barnes Foundation

In honor of the artist and great friend of artcritical we repost this review of iron works from Rouen from 2016.