Alhambra Vase

Chuck Boux, Alhambra Vase, 1998, blown and sand-carved glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hank Houser, 2000.24
Copied 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

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
Subjects
  • 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.