Alhambra Vase
Object Details
- Luce Center Label
- 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.
- Luce Object Quote
- “You cannot grasp the emotion of the Alhambra Vase or understand the soul of the glass blowers from 500 years ago until it is lit from a candle within, you have a glass of red wine, and you hear the music of Pepé Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez.’” Chuck Boux, 2004
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hank Houser
- Data Source
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Date
- 1998
- Object number
- 2000.24
- Artist
- Chuck Boux, born Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada 1947
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- Decorative Arts-Glass
- Crafts
- Medium
- blown and sand-carved glass
- Dimensions
- 15 x 9 1/2 in. (38.2 x 24.2 cm) diam. footprint: 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) diam.
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- Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
- Department
- Renwick Gallery
- Topic
- Landscape\plant
- Object\flower
- Record ID
- saam_2000.24
- Usage
- Not determined
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