Open Vessel

Helga Winter, Open Vessel, 1990, plum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.31, © 1990, Helga Winter
Copied Helga Winter, Open Vessel, 1990, plum, 4 1⁄8 x 11 x 11 1⁄4 in. (10.5 x 28.0 x 28.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.31, © 1990, Helga Winter

Artwork Details

Title
Open Vessel
Artist
Date
1990
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 1⁄8 x 11 x 11 1⁄4 in. (10.5 x 28.0 x 28.6 cm)
Copyright
© 1990, Helga Winter
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
plum
Classifications
Object Number
1995.100.31
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1995.100.31

Artwork Description

Helga Winter's objects retain the natural figure of tree trunks, branches, and roots. Open Vessel is turned from the trunk of a tree, and the rough bark around the edge reveals the tree's original size and shape. Winter carved a pattern of lines and circles onto the smooth, dark plum wood to evoke falling leaves.