“Le Superbe 1784” is a centerpiece from the acclaimed Armada series by Ron Pippin. Standing 32 inches high, this work is a haunting reimagining of the famous French Téméraire-class ship of the line.
Pippin’s work dwells in the prestigious space where fine art meets cinematic myth. His unique “Visual Prayers” have earned him a place in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and made his sculptures a staple of high-end Hollywood design (appearing in films like Spider-Man and The Castaway).
In “Le Superbe,” Pippin deconstructs the military machine into a “biomechanoid” relic of leather, bone, and wax. It is a profound exploration of history and memory, crafted by an artist whose resume spans from the De Young Museum to the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Artist: Ron Pippin (1943–2019)
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Dimensions: 37″ L x 12″ W x 32″ H
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Medium: Mixed-media (Aged wood, leather, wax, twine, found artifacts).
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