Anthony Caro's 1968 Sculpture 'After Summer' in Toronto Collection

Anthony Caro's 1968 painted steel sculpture 'After Summer' is held in the collection of Audrey and David Mirvish in Toronto. The work was documented in a photograph by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Wilson Santiago. This information was originally posted on artcritical.com on June 4, 2011. The sculpture represents Caro's significant contributions to abstract sculpture during the late 1960s. Caro's innovative use of industrial materials and painted surfaces helped redefine sculptural practice in the post-war period. The Mirvish collection in Toronto includes important works by major 20th century artists. Caro's work from this period demonstrates his move away from traditional pedestal-based sculpture toward direct floor placement. The 1968 creation date places 'After Summer' within Caro's most influential decade of artistic production.