Open Vessel

Helga Winter, Open Vessel, 1990, plum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.31, © 1990, Helga Winter
Copied Helga Winter, Open Vessel, 1990, plum, 4 181111 14 in. (10.528.028.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.31, © 1990, Helga Winter

Artwork Details

Title
Open Vessel
Artist
Date
1990
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 181111 14 in. (10.528.028.6 cm)
Copyright
© 1990, Helga Winter
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
plum
Classifications
Object Number
1995.100.31

Artwork Description

Helga Winter's objects retain the natural figure of tree trunks, branches, and roots. Open Vessel is turned from the trunk of a tree, and the rough bark around the edge reveals the tree's original size and shape. Winter carved a pattern of lines and circles onto the smooth, dark plum wood to evoke falling leaves.