John Mascoll, Untitled Wood Vessel with Lid, not dated, royal palm and cocobolo, 17 1⁄4 × 8 3⁄4 × 8 3⁄4 in. (43.8 × 22.2 × 22.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.24
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Untitled Wood Vessel with Lid
- Artist
- Date
- not dated
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 17 1⁄4 × 8 3⁄4 × 8 3⁄4 in. (43.8 × 22.2 × 22.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D.
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- royal palm and cocobolo
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Object — other — container
- Object Number
- 2021.66.24
Artwork Description
“My greatest satisfaction comes from taking what looks like an ordinary piece of wood and exposing the natural beauty.” —John Mascoll
John Mascoll learned how to use the tools of woodworking from his father, a boatbuilder and carpenter from Barbados. While turning wood in his studio, Mascoll follows the flow of the grain to create elegant vessels, each with its own character.
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