Agricola I, Abstract sculpture at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC, United States
Agricola I consists of painted steel components from farm machinery assembled to form a figure holding tools in both hands.
David Smith created this steel sculpture in 1952 as the first piece in his series of sixteen works that incorporated agricultural equipment.
The Latin word agricola means farmer, reflecting the sculpture's connection to agricultural themes and manual labor representation in American art.
The sculpture remains permanently displayed in the outdoor collection of the Hirshhorn Museum, allowing visitors to examine its industrial materials.
Smith transformed discarded farm equipment into an abstract figure that merges the identities of agricultural workers with their tools.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1952
Creator: David Smith
GPS coordinates: 38.88908,-77.02330
Latest update: October 24, 2025 13:47
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