Dunes Series #3

Virginia Dotson, Dunes Series #3, 1990, ash, wenge, and walnut, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.1, © 1990, Virginia Dotson
Virginia Dotson, Dunes Series #3, 1990, ash, wenge, and walnut, 8 x 9 7⁄8 in. (20.4 x 25.2 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.1, © 1990, Virginia Dotson

Artwork Details

Title
Dunes Series #3
Artist
Date
1990
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 x 9 7⁄8 in. (20.4 x 25.2 cm) diam.
Copyright
© 1990, Virginia Dotson
Credit Line
Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
Mediums
Mediums Description
ash, wenge, and walnut
Classifications
Object Number
1996.98.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1996.98.1

Artwork Description

Virginia Dotson is inspired by the stratified, rocky landscape around her home. These natural features find their way into the layers of laminated wood, where strong contrasts suggest areas of bright sunlight and deep shadow as our eyes move around the spiraling forms.

Works by this artist (3 items)

Nicholaes Berchem, L' Homme Monte sur l'Ane, etching, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Nigel Cholmeley-Jones, 1967.14.18
L’ Homme Monte sur l’Ane
Artist
etching
Not on view
Nicholaes Berchem, Les Trois Vaches en Repos, n.d., etching, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Nigel Cholmeley-Jones, 1967.54.4
Les Trois Vaches en Repos
Artist
Daten.d.
etching
Not on view
Nicholaes Berchem, Peasants and Cattle, n.d., oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of James Smithson, XX116
Peasants and Cattle
Artist
Attributed to Nicholaes Berchem
Daten.d.
oil on canvas
Not on view