Chatterly

Charles Miner, Chatterly, 1995, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.16
Charles Miner, Chatterly, 1995, glass, approx. 6 x 10 in. (15.2 x 25.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.16

Artwork Details

Title
Chatterly
Artist
Date
1995
Location
Dimensions
approx. 6 x 10 in. (15.2 x 25.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — foliage — fern
Object Number
1999.57.16
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.57.16

Artwork Description

Charles Miner learned to carve porcelain while taking workshops in clay. He transfers this skill into glass by cutting elaborate patterns into the walls of his cast vessels. The simple form of Chatterly highlights its luminous color and detailed surface design.

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