Cobalt Goddess Medallion with Pair of Jeweled Chalices

Donavon Boutz, Cobalt Goddess Medallion with Pair of Jeweled Chalices, 1999, blown, lampworked and modeled colored glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Suzan Benzle in honor of Jean O. Boutz, 1999.22.1A-C, © 1999, Donovan J. Boutz
Copied Donavon Boutz, Cobalt Goddess Medallion with Pair of Jeweled Chalices, 1999, blown, lampworked and modeled colored glass, part A: 17 5⁄8 x 8 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄8 in. (44.8 x 21 x 13.1 cm) part B: 15 x 5 1⁄4 x 4 7⁄8 in. (38.2 x 13.4 x 12.3 cm) part C: 14 5⁄8 x 5 x 4 3⁄8 in. (37.3 x 12.6 x 11.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Suzan Benzle in honor of Jean O. Boutz, 1999.22.1A-C, © 1999, Donovan J. Boutz

Artwork Details

Title
Cobalt Goddess Medallion with Pair of Jeweled Chalices
Artist
Date
1999
Location
Dimensions
part A: 17 5⁄8 x 8 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄8 in. (44.8 x 21 x 13.1 cm) part B: 15 x 5 1⁄4 x 4 7⁄8 in. (38.2 x 13.4 x 12.3 cm) part C: 14 5⁄8 x 5 x 4 3⁄8 in. (37.3 x 12.6 x 11.2 cm)
Copyright
© 1999, Donovan J. Boutz
Credit Line
Gift of Suzan Benzle in honor of Jean O. Boutz
Mediums
Mediums Description
blown, lampworked and modeled colored glass
Classifications
Object Number
1999.22.1A-C
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.22.1A-C

Artwork Description

Donavon Boutz's work balances his skill in producing traditional, functional ware with his desire to create objects of art. In Cobalt Goddess, the delicate forms and sensitive decoration emphasize the fragile beauty of the glass rather than its usefulness.