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Mesa Pot
1995 · Silver maple
4 5/8 × 5 1/2 in., 0.3 lb. (11.7 × 14 cm, 136.079g)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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David Ellsworth
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WA-00113309
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- Artsy (bulk)Tier 1 · Institutional85%
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David Ellsworth was an American woodturner known for his tools and techniques for creating thin-walled hollow wood vessels. He began woodturning in 1958 and later earned both BFA and MFA degrees in sculpture from the University of Colorado, Boulder. His work is in the collections of over 40 museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he received the Smithsonian Visionary Award in 2021.
Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 1mo ago
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- The Met2 published
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