Christ Blessing the Children

Object NameStanding Panel

Designer/Maker Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1950

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

TechniqueCast, lost-wax process

SizeOverall H: 41.2 cm, W: 30 cm

Accession Number52.4.312

Credit LineGift of Frederick Carter

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionStanding Panel, "Christ Blessing the Children." Colorless lead glass; cast. Rectangular panel with figure in the foreground of a small boy and girl (in the round) being blessed by a central figure (possibly St. John) standing before a group of four women; the two younger women are holding babies, one of the older women has her hands raised in prayerful attitude and the fourth is quietly watching the ceremony; satin finish; marked in mold: "FC"; signed on back: "F. Carder 1950".
Provenance

Source Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963) - 1952-03