Four Seasons

Harvey K. Littleton, Four Seasons, 1977, glass, overall: 5 3⁄8 x 10 1⁄4 x 10 1⁄8 in. (13.7 x 26.1 x 25.8 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Elmerina Parkman, 1991.172A-P, © 1977, Harvey K. Littleton

Artwork Details

Title
Four Seasons
Artist
Date
1977
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
overall: 5 3⁄8 x 10 1⁄4 x 10 1⁄8 in. (13.7 x 26.1 x 25.8 cm.)
Copyright
© 1977, Harvey K. Littleton
Credit Line
Gift of Paul and Elmerina Parkman
Mediums
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
  • Allegory — season
Object Number
1991.172A-P
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1991.172A-P

Artwork Description

Four Seasons is part of a group of work known as “eye” cups. Harvey Littleton encases thin layers of color within thick glass to form four sets of concentric circles, each representing a different season. Each piece has been made separately and can be moved around to create unusual color combinations and oblique angles.

Works by this artist (6 items)

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Harvey K. Littleton, Blue Conical Intersection with Ruby and Orange Ellipsoid, 1985, barium/potash glass with multiple cased overlays of Kugler color, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly, 2022.64.2
Blue Conical Intersection with Ruby and Orange Ellipsoid
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Harvey K. Littleton, Four Seasons, 1977, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Elmerina Parkman, 1991.172A-P, © 1977, Harvey K. Littleton
Four Seasons
Artist
Date1977
glass
Not on view
Harvey K. Littleton, Double Cross, 2000, vitreograph on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jerry Hovanec and family in memory of Bess Littleton, 2010.58, © 2000, Harvey K. Littleton
Double Cross
Artist
Date2000
vitreograph on paper
Not on view
Harvey K. Littleton, Stoneware Bowl, 1960, stoneware, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Bess T. Littleton, 2000.85, © 1960, Harvey Littleton
Stoneware Bowl
Artist
Date1960
stoneware
Not on view

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