Structure

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.

Works by this artist (9 items)

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David Butler, Untitled (Seven Headed Dragon), ca. 1968, paint on tin, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2014.6.2
Untitled (Seven Headed Dragon)
Artist
Dateca. 1968
paint on tin
On view
David Butler, Untitled (Very Old Mermaid), ca. 1968, paint on tin, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2014.6.1
Untitled (Very Old Mermaid)
Artist
Dateca. 1968
paint on tin
On view
David Butler, Untitled (Rooster), ca. 1970 - 1975, paint on tin with wood and mixed media, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Josh Feldstein, 2015.56.2
Untitled (Rooster)
Artist
Dateca. 1970 - 1975
paint on tin with wood and mixed media
On view
David Butler, Nativity, ca. 1968, paint on tin, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2014.61.1
Nativity
Artist
Dateca. 1968
paint on tin
On view

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gelatin silver print
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gelatin silver prints
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