David Smith (American, 1906–1965). <em>The Hero</em>, 1952. Steel, paint, overall: 75 × 25 1/2 × 11 3/4 in., 104 lb. (190.5 × 64.8 × 29.8 cm, 47.17kg). Brooklyn Museum, Dick S. Ramsay Fund, 57.185. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 57.185_detail4_slide_SL3.jpg)

The Hero

Artist:David Smith

Medium: Steel, paint

Dates:1952

Dimensions: overall: 75 × 25 1/2 × 11 3/4 in., 104 lb. (190.5 × 64.8 × 29.8 cm, 47.17kg) base (only): 11 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (29.8 × 29.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 57.185

Image: 57.185_detail4_slide_SL3.jpg,

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