Two Bottles

Copied James Watkins, Two Bottles, 1987, glass, 127 in. (30.517.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.11

Artwork Details

Title
Two Bottles
Date
1987
Dimensions
127 in. (30.517.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
1999.57.11

Artwork Description

In Two Bottles, the imposing form and rough surface evoke a cracked and fissured cliff face. The overlapping shapes suggest abstract figures, and Watkins uses limited color to highlight his subtle lines and variations in tone.