Vase

Ray Allen, Vase, 1990, maple and ebony, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.1
Copied Ray Allen, Vase, 1990, maple and ebony, 8 3410 12 in. (22.326.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.1

Artwork Details

Title
Vase
Artist
Date
1990
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 3410 12 in. (22.326.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
maple and ebony
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract — geometric
Object Number
1995.100.1

Artwork Description

Ray Allen enjoyed the challenge of working with complex and time-consuming techniques. He methodically built up segments of wood around his vessel forms and smoothed each part on the lathe before adding the next. Allen used many types of wood to get the rich and varied colors of his pieces, and Vase demonstrates how two contrasting tones have been used to enhance the simple form and geometric design.