Bowl

Bob Stocksdale, Bowl, 1992, Brazilian rosewood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly in honor of Jane and Arthur Mason, 2003.63
Bob Stocksdale, Bowl, 1992, Brazilian rosewood, 55 in. diam. (12.712.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly in honor of Jane and Arthur Mason, 2003.63

Artwork Details

Title
Bowl
Date
1992
Dimensions
55 in. diam. (12.712.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly in honor of Jane and Arthur Mason
Mediums
Mediums Description
Brazilian rosewood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.63

Artwork Description

Bob Stocksdale believed a vessel must be both functional and beautiful. He worked with the natural beauty of the wood by letting each piece's particular qualities dictate the shape of the artwork. Here, Stocksdale highlighted the dramatic veins that are characteristic of Brazilian rosewood by mimicking their shape in the bowl’s swooping rim.

Works by this artist (4 items)

David Hare, Woman Dressing, 1950, ceramic/cut-out and fired on stone base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1976.53
Woman Dressing
Date1950
ceramic/cut-out and fired on stone base
On view
David Hare, Untitled, 1975, color lithograph on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of June Wayne, 1991.179.5, © 1978, David Hare
Untitled
Date1975
color lithograph on paper
Not on view
David Hare, Cloud and Rain, ca. 1950, welded and painted bronze and steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Susan Morse Hilles, 1977.2.3
Cloud and Rain
Dateca. 1950
welded and painted bronze and steel
Not on view
David Hare, Cronus, 1974-1975, lithograph with hand-coloring, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Lynda Roscoe Hartigan, 2003.70
Cronus
Date1974-1975
lithograph with hand-coloring
Not on view

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Louis Paul Dessar, Return to the Fold, n.d., oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William T. Evans, 1909.7.18
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