Ibram Lassaw American, 1913–2003 Welded metal 12 x 7 x 4 ' Gift of Mrs. Mark C. Steinberg, 1960 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum (Before Treatment)
Before treatment, corrosion and failed coatings create a dark appearance not indicative of Lassaw's colorful metal artworks
During treatment, the colorful metal is revealed
Another detail during treatment demonstrates how the artist used different alloys to create multi-colored metal sculptures
Emmett Lodge applies an acrylic resin to protect the sculpture after treatment
Lodge applies the finishing touches on the sculpture, after treatment the sculpture appears as intended by Lassaw