Node Form

Dan Kvitka, Node Form, 1987, vera, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.9
Dan Kvitka, Node Form, 1987, vera, 10 x 10 3⁄4 in. (25.4 x 27.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.9

Artwork Details

Title
Node Form
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
10 x 10 3⁄4 in. (25.4 x 27.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
Mediums
Mediums Description
vera
Classifications
Object Number
1996.98.9
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1996.98.9

Artwork Description

Node Form is turned from vera wood, an evergreen native to Colombia and Venezuela. Dan Kvitka is inspired by nature, and his vessels often employ simple plant forms. This piece resembles the shape found at the base of a stem, and the swirling grain and soft colors complement its bulbous form.

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Dateca. 1933-1943
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Dateca. 1933-1943
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