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Dan Kvitka, Node Form, 1987, vera, 10 x 10 3⁄4 in. (25.4 x 27.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.9
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Node Form
- Artist
- Date
- 1987
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 10 x 10 3⁄4 in. (25.4 x 27.3 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- vera
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1996.98.9
Artwork Description
Node Form is turned from vera wood, an evergreen native to Colombia and Venezuela. Dan Kvitka is inspired by nature, and his vessels often employ simple plant forms. This piece resembles the shape found at the base of a stem, and the swirling grain and soft colors complement its bulbous form.