Diamond Egg (#90)

Copied Daniel Brush, Diamond Egg (#90), 1991-1993, 24-karat gold and steel with diamonds, 2 in. × 1 12 in. × 1 12 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur S. Bresler in honor of Robyn Kennedy, 2022.1

Artwork Details

Title
Diamond Egg (#90)
Artist
Date
1991-1993
Dimensions
2 in. × 1 12 in. × 1 12 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur S. Bresler in honor of Robyn Kennedy
Mediums Description
24-karat gold and steel with diamonds
Classifications
Object Number
2022.1

Artwork Description

Daniel Brush’s Diamond Egg (#90) emulates the contours of a topographic map cast in three dimensions. The delicate, undulating terrain emphasizes the play of light across the diamonds and metals, inspiring us to stop and take notice of small wonders. This piece was made shortly before Brush’s solo exhibition at the Renwick Gallery in 1998.


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