She Who Must Be Obeyed, Geometric sculpture at Frances Perkins Building, Washington, D.C., United States.
The blue painted aluminum sculpture consists of nine rhomboid units welded together, measuring 21 feet high and 33 feet wide.
The General Services Administration commissioned this steel construction in 1974 for its Art in Public Places program at the Department of Labor building.
The sculpture's title references H. Rider Haggard's novel 'She: A History of Adventure', connecting public art with literary traditions.
The artwork stands near Third and C Streets NW, accessible during regular hours and visible from multiple angles around the building.
Unlike Tony Smith's typical black sculptures, this piece features a bright blue color that the artist initially wanted to match pool cue chalk.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1975
Creator: Tony Smith
GPS coordinates: 38.89460,-77.01570
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:03
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