Smithson

The mask also points to how early Smithson came to the main motif of his most famous work, the “Spiral Jetty” earthwork from 1970.

The Spirit of Land Art

Blake Gopnik

August 22, 2012

Andrew Jackson shipped an aide over to London to negotiate the transfer of the Smithson estate.

The Smithsonian, John Calhoun, and His Heirs

Michael Tomasky

August 10, 2012

Smithson repeated, evidently somewhat disturbed by the information.

The effect was, indeed, presently accomplished by the advent of Smithson into the office.

At once, Smithson became apologetic, while refusing to retreat.

"Quite unnecessary, Smithson," Gilder returned, with asperity.

"You are trifling, Smithson," the owner of the store exclaimed, in high exasperation.