Object Details
Artist
Chuck Boux, born Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada 1947
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
Date
1998
Object number
2000.24
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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Department
Renwick Gallery
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Landscape\plant
Object\flower
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_2000.24