Untitled

Copied Johannes Michelsen, Untitled, 1990, spalted maple burl with lacquer, 24 1215 12 in. (62.339.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.22

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled
Date
1990
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
24 1215 12 in. (62.339.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
spalted maple burl with lacquer
Classifications
Object Number
1995.100.22

Artwork Description

Johannes Michelsen has thickly painted the bulbous base of this piece to give a gleaming finish. The bare wood appears to grow from this rounded form, and the dramatic stripes of grain stand out against the muted blue. Michelsen explores different surfaces within his turned forms and enjoys combining perfect finishes with natural edges and rough texture.