Structure

Copied Jan Baum, Structure, 1996, nickel, silver, bronze, 24 karat gold plate, necklace: 15 1⁄2 x 1⁄2 x 1⁄2 in. (39.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm) basket: 2 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄8 in. diam. (6.2 x 3.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Richard L. Ford, Jr. in honor of Jan Baum, 1999.95, © 1996, Jan Patrice Baum

Artwork Details

Title
Structure
Artist
Date
1996
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
necklace: 15 1⁄2 x 1⁄2 x 1⁄2 in. (39.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm) basket: 2 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄8 in. diam. (6.2 x 3.0 cm)
Copyright
© 1996, Jan Patrice Baum
Credit Line
Gift of Richard L. Ford, Jr. in honor of Jan Baum
Mediums
Mediums Description
nickel, silver, bronze, 24 karat gold plate
Classifications
Object Number
1999.95
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.95

Artwork Description

Jan Baum often uses the theme of containment in her work, making multilayered objects that can be opened or disassembled to reveal their interior. In this piece, a heavy gold pendant rests inside a silver cage. The wire structure protects the pendant while at the same time complementing its simple design.