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Excalibur by Beverly Pepper
Photo CreditNicole Avila/GSA
Excalibur
Photo CreditNicole Avila/GSA

Excalibur

Year1976
Classification sculpture
Medium painted mild steel
Dimensions39 ft. 11 15/16 in. x 41 ft. 1/8 in. x 23 ft. 9 1/16 in. (1219.2 x 1249.7 x 723.9 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration

  • "Excalibur" is an exterior, free-standing sculpture that is composed of three, steel, triangular forms.  Each of the triangular elements is situated at slightly different angles and is made of hand painted black steel.  Additionally, the piece is hand finished.  The sculpture is located between the new Federal Office Building and the U.S. Courthouse.