Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Tri-Kappa |
Catalog Number |
1999.001.087 |
Title |
Still Life with Fruit |
Artist |
Smit, Derk |
Object Name |
painting |
Date |
1964 |
Description |
Original oil painting of a green pitcher surrounded with fruit. STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT Hoosier Salon 1965 Derk Smit (1885-1989) Oil, 15.5 X 19.5 No. 83 |
Provenance |
Purchased from the Hoosier Salon in 1965. The large jug featured in the painting was made by an acquaintance of Mr. Smit's ... When he lost most of his eyesight he learned to operate a potter's wheel … even though the results were crude, the artist was inspired by this man's courage and purchased many of his pieces to be used as still life subjects. |
Medium |
oil on canvas |
Dimensions |
H-15.5 W-19.5 inches |
Catalog date |
1999-12-13 |