Bowl

James Prestini, Bowl, 1933-1953, black walnut, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1970.46.4
James Prestini, Bowl, 1933-1953, black walnut, 3 3⁄4 x 6 3⁄4 in. (9.5 x 17.1 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1970.46.4

Artwork Details

Title
Bowl
Artist
Date
1933-1953
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 3⁄4 x 6 3⁄4 in. (9.5 x 17.1 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
black walnut
Classifications
Object Number
1970.46.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1970.46.4

Artwork Description

James Prestini perfected the revolutionary technique of crafting vessels with porcelain-thin walls. His work became famous in the 1940s, and people were amazed by his innovative use of such a familiar material. Prestini's skilled use of the lathe shows in his perfectly symmetrical bowls and platters, and their simple forms, soft curves, and clear finishes emphasize the beauty of each type of wood.

Works by this artist (16 items)

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Charles Seliger, Awakening, 1988, etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Jaffin, 1994.50, © 1988, Charles Seliger
Awakening
Artist
Date1988
etching on paper
Not on view
Charles Seliger, Til I am nothing but a Spirit, and lose this form of clay, from Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's "Island in the Moon", 1945, white ink on black ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Michael Rosenfeld, 1992.53.10
Til I am nothing but a Spirit, and lose this form of clay,…
Artist
Date1945
white ink on black ink on paper
Not on view
Charles Seliger, Title page, Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's "Island in the Moon", 1945, white ink on black ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Michael Rosenfeld, 1992.53.1
Title page, Illustrations to the songs from William Blake’s…
Artist
Date1945
white ink on black ink on paper
Not on view
Charles Seliger, Sip Sop, the Pythagorean, from Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's "Island in the Moon", 1945, white ink on black ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Michael Rosenfeld, 1992.53.12
Sip Sop, the Pythagorean, from Illustrations to the songs…
Artist
Date1945
white ink on black ink on paper
Not on view

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pen and ink on paper
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