Vessel with One Door
1997
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black pigment and graphite on graph paper
Dimensions
overall: 42.6 x 55.6 cm (16 3/4 x 21 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Accession Number
2007.6.267
Art Historical Context
**Vessel with One Door (1997) is a precise drawing by American artist Jene Highstein renowned for his minimalist sculptures that explore pure form, volume, and spatial presence. Created using black pigment and graphite on graph, this work measures 42.6 x 55.6 cm and exemplifies Highstein's draftsmanlike approach to abstraction. The graph paper grid lends a technical, architectural quality, likely underscoring his interest in geometric precision and the interplay of solid and void—hallmarks of his post-minimalist style. The title evokes a simple, enigmatic object—a vessel accessible through a ...