Untitled

Copied Michelle Holzapfel, Untitled, 1986, maple burl, 11 1⁄8 x 11 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 in. (28.1 x 29.3 x 9.0 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), 2003.60.18, © 1986, Michelle Holzapfel

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled
Artist
Date
1986
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 1⁄8 x 11 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 in. (28.1 x 29.3 x 9.0 cm)
Copyright
© 1986, Michelle Holzapfel
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
maple burl
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.18
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.18

Artwork Description

Michelle Holzapfel applies motifs taken from textiles and architecture to her objects, and her designs evoke ribbons, columns, and scrolls. The precise carving around Untitled suggests woven fabric and contrasts with natural defects in the wood.