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Sculpture Simulation, by Paul Brown, 1983

Sculpture Simulation

Paul Brown

1983

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Sculpture Simulation is a 1983 by Paul Brown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Brown
When & what style?
1983
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a sculpture in a room with a circular hole in the wall. The sculpture is made up of three connected rings, with the middle ring being the largest. It casts a shadow on the floor. The room is dimly lit, with the only light coming from the circular hole in the wall. The sculpture is the main focus of the painting, and it appears to be made of a smooth, dark material. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the sculpture. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

The story of this work

Overview

A digital inkjet print on paper from 1983 by Paul Brown shows a three-dimensional computer simulation of a free-standing sculpture.

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About the artist

Portrait of Paul Brown
Artist

Paul Brown

Paul Eugene Brown was an American football coach and executive in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), the National Football League (NFL), and the American Football League (AFL).

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