Poppies
Artist
Sandra Lerner
b. 1941
Date1995
Mediumwood, glue, poppies
Dimensions29 " H x 25 1/2 " W x 6 1/2 " D
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of Gus Foster
Object number2013.0314.0000
DescriptionConstructed with dried poppies and chip carving construction the subject is an example of tramp-art woodworking using organic materials. Chip carving creates notches and pyramid shapes into the wood material. The work is untreated, a natural pine color. This American folk art was popular to the 1930’s and here is revitalized in a modern construction.On View
Not on viewCollections
- Gus Foster Collection
