Carob Jar #192

Barry T. MacDonald, Carob Jar #192, ca. 1993, carob, ebony, and bloodwood, 127 78 in. diam. (30.620.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.37A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Carob Jar #192
Date
ca. 1993
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
127 78 in. diam. (30.620.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums Description
carob, ebony, and bloodwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.37A-B

Artwork Description

The simple, rounded silhouettes of Barry MacDonald's vessels evoke ancient ceramic urns that might have been used to cool and store liquids. In Carob Jar #192, he added small sections of dark ebony and rich bloodwood to highlight the black and red swirls in the carob grain. Although it rests gracefully on a tiny base, the jar's imposing form and perfect symmetry suggest it would not topple easily.

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