David Smith (sculptor)

David Smith (sculptor)

David Roland Smith (March 9, 1906 - May 23, 1965) was an American Abstract Expressionist sculptor and painter, best known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures.

Read more about David Smith (sculptor):  Biography, Major Works, Recent Solo Exhibitions (Selection)

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