Bowl #804

June Schwarcz, Bowl #804, 1981, electroplated copper, and enameled, electroplated, and oiled iron, 5 7⁄8 x 8 x 7 5⁄8 in. (14.9 x 20.4 x 19.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carl W. Schwarcz, 1981.34

Artwork Details

Title
Bowl #804
Artist
Date
1981
Location
Dimensions
5 7⁄8 x 8 x 7 5⁄8 in. (14.9 x 20.4 x 19.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Schwarcz
Mediums
Mediums Description
electroplated copper, and enameled, electroplated, and oiled iron
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — dish
Object Number
1981.34
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1981.34

Artwork Description

June Schwarcz uses electroplating and enameling to create colorful textured vessels. She applied the plique-à-jour technique to the surface of Bowl #804. This process does not involve metal backing and allows light to shine through to create a stained-glass effect.

Works by this artist (3 items)

Chet La More, Ku Kluxers, 1939, color lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library , 1967.72.149
Ku Kluxers
Artist
Date1939
color lithograph
Not on view
Chet La More, Old Dock, n.d., color lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library, 1967.72.148
Old Dock
Artist
Daten.d.
color lithograph
Not on view
Chet La More, Construction, ca. 1935-1939, color woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Audrey McMahon, 1968.98.32
Construction
Artist
Dateca. 1935-1939
color woodcut on paper
Not on view

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