plaque

Object NamePlaque

EngraverSigned George Woodall (English, 1850-1925)

Manufacturer Thomas Webb and Sons (f. 1837)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1884

Place MadeEngland, Amblecote

TechniqueBlown, Overlaid, Etched, Cameo-Carved

SizeOverall Diam: 25.5 cm

Accession Number89.2.15

Credit LineGift of Juliette K. Rakow in memory of Leonard S. Rakow

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionOpaque white, brownish-amethyst, lead glasses; blown, overlaid, etched, cameo-carved. Shallow, circular shape; with upcurved sides; overlaid white on amethyst, cameo-carved to create a scene of a partly-draped young man seated on a block, with one foot raised on a separate block, a partly-draped woman leans over his back, reaching forward to trace his shadow on a wall, while a winged putto assists her, holding a torch behind her back; a draped table at the right with an urn, a hanging lamp above it; a masonry wall at the left, and square block pavement below; at the bottom, a formal palmette motif; incised signature at the right, "G. Woodall / 1884"; back polished.
Provenance

Former Collection Estate of Juliette K. (Mrs. Leonard S.) Rakow (d. 1992) - 1989-06-07

Former Collection Dr. Leonard S. Rakow