Leopardus pardalis (Ocelot)

Mark Matthews, Leopardus pardalis (Ocelot), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, 1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.11, © 1999, Mark Matthews

Artwork Details

Title
Leopardus pardalis (Ocelot)
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Dimensions
1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) diam.
Copyright
© 1999, Mark Matthews
Credit Line
Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell
Mediums
Mediums Description
hot glass and Graal technique
Classifications
Subjects
  • Animal — wildcat
Object Number
1999.21.11
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.21.11

Artwork Description

The Exotic Mammal Pelt Spheres were made using the Swedish Graal process. A photograph of the flat animal pelt is manipulated and transferred to the glass so the image can be sandblasted onto the surface. The marbles are sized in proportion to the size of each animal and the opposing poles of the design correspond to the neck and tail of the pelt.

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