The Bowl of Grapes
| Artist | Henri Laurens (French, 1885–1954) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bowl of Grapes (Le compotier de raisins) |
| Date | 1919 |
| Medium | Polychrome terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (36.2 x 18.4 x 13.3 cm) |
| Credit Line | Jane and Roger Wolcott Memorial, Gift of Thomas T. Solley, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 80.6 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
An abstract geometric sculpture painted tan, black, and white. The paint is applied in different shapes, including rectangles and rounded semi-circles.
Like Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Laurens applied the principles of Cubist painting to sculpture. Initially working in collage and relief, in 1919 he began to create freestanding sculpture. Distinguished by the use of polychrome (painted surfaces), these works are meant to be viewed from multiple perspectives.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"The Bowl of Grapes | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=80.6