Three Warped Circles

Name/Title

Three Warped Circles

Entry/Object ID

2024.3.4

Description

20th-c. bronze sculpture with a green patina composed of three interlocked circles.

Artwork Details

Medium

Bronze

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Robert Engman

Role

Artist

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sculpture

Height

27 in

Width

30 in

Depth

23-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

One of Engman’s favorite techniques was using a variety of patinas for his bronze sculptures, typically green–as seen here–or black. This piece also exemplifies Engman’s creativity and interest in exploring form through warped shapes. Three large circles, for example, are molded together into a new silhouette. Engman experimented with this combination in other works, including in his monumental Triune (1975), which sits outside of Philadelphia’s City Hall.

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Label written by Ava Crosby, '26

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph’s University purchase with funds granted by the Daniel W. Dietrich II Foundation. With deepest gratitude to the Porter/Engman family.