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 (5 items)

Voyage
Date1986
color woodcut on paper
Not on view
Karen Kunc, Realm of the Ellipse, 1985, woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jonathan and Evelyn Gold, 2004.17.2, © 1985, Karen Kunc
Realm of the Ellipse
Date1985
woodcut on paper
Not on view
Karen Kunc, Quarter Section, 1985, woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jonathan and Evelyn Gold, 2004.17.1, © 1985, Karen Kunc
Quarter Section
Date1985
woodcut on paper
Not on view
Karen Kunc, Encased, 1991, monotype and woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Daniel Fraad in memory of her husband, Daniel Fraad, 1994.48
Encased
Date1991
monotype and woodcut on paper
Not on view

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