Peter Krasnow, Untitled, ca. 1930s, wood on wood and plywood base, 43 1⁄8 x 20 x 14 1⁄4 in. (109.4 x 50.9 x 36.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1979.111.8
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Untitled
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1930s
- Location
- Dimensions
- 43 1⁄8 x 20 x 14 1⁄4 in. (109.4 x 50.9 x 36.3 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist
- Mediums Description
- wood on wood and plywood base
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Abstract
- Object Number
- 1979.111.8
Artwork Description
Peter Krasnow worked in France for three years during the early 1930s. On his return to California, he began sculpting in wood, claiming that the medium had never been considered for its own unique qualities and too often resembled other materials. Using roots, stumps, and sometimes entire trees, Krasnow created abstract sculptures that explored the natural shape and texture of the wood.