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Chuck Boux, Alhambra Vase, 1998, blown and sand-carved glass, 15 x 9 1⁄2 in. (38.2 x 24.2 cm) diam. footprint: 5 1⁄4 in. (13.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hank Houser, 2000.24
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Alhambra Vase
- Artist
- Date
- 1998
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 15 x 9 1⁄2 in. (38.2 x 24.2 cm) diam. footprint: 5 1⁄4 in. (13.4 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Hank Houser
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- blown and sand-carved glass
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Landscape — plant
- Object — flower
- Object Number
- 2000.24
Artwork Description
To apply the elaborate prunus tree motif to Alhambra Vase, Chuck Boux sandblasted the outer layer of frosted glass to reveal the vivid blue underneath. He wants the flowing design of flowers and vines to communicate a sense of music to the viewer.