Untitled

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.

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Elinor Cahn, Paul Musatto surrounded by some of the neighborhood children who come to his shop to confide in him. He has operated his shoe repair shop for forty-eight years, taking enormous pride in the quality of his craftsmanship, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.299
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Elinor Cahn, Marta Nadozirny, born in Ukraine, immigrated to Baltimore twenty-seven years ago and has not adopted the English language, 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.296
Marta Nadozirny, born in Ukraine, immigrated to Baltimore…
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Date1978
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Elinor Cahn, Adam Glowacki, shortly after the death of his wife, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.294
Adam Glowacki, shortly after the death of his wife
Artist
Date1979
gelatin silver print
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