Panthera tigris amoyensis (Chinese Tiger)

Mark Matthews, Panthera tigris amoyensis (Chinese Tiger), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, 2 5⁄8 in. (6.8 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.6, © 1999, Mark Matthews

Artwork Details

Title
Panthera tigris amoyensis (Chinese Tiger)
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Dimensions
2 5⁄8 in. (6.8 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 — tiger
Object Number
1999.21.6
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.21.6

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.

Works by this artist (3 items)

John Wesley Jarvis, Commodore Isaac Chauncey, ca. 1814, oil on panel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.23
Commodore Isaac Chauncey
Artist
Dateca. 1814
oil on panel
Not on view
John Wesley Jarvis, William McIntyre, early 19th century, watercolor, pen and ink and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.22
William McIntyre
Artist
Dateearly 19th century
watercolor, pen and ink and pencil on paper
Not on view
John Wesley Jarvis, Mr. Nichol, 1809, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1942.2.1
Mr. Nichol
Artist
Date1809
watercolor on ivory
Not on view

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