Ode to Today

Frank E. Cummings III, Ode to Today, 1993, ebony, 18k gold, pearls, and imperial topaz, 1 386 341 18 in. (3.517.12.9 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), 2003.60.7A-C

Artwork Details

Title
Ode to Today
Date
1993
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 386 341 18 in. (3.517.12.9 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
ebony, 18k gold, pearls, and imperial topaz
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.7A-C

Works by this artist (3 items)

John C. Vondrous, Seine Boats, Gloucester, 1916, etching, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chicago Society of Etchers, 1935.13.363
Seine Boats, Gloucester
Date1916
etching
Not on view
John C. Vondrous, Flower Market, Paris, 1928, color softground etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chicago Society of Etchers, 1935.13.364
Flower Market, Paris
Date1928
color softground etching on paper
Not on view
John C. Vondrous, On the Seine, Paris, 1928, color softground etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chicago Society of Etchers, 1935.13.365
On the Seine, Paris
Date1928
color softground etching on paper
Not on view

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