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Nocturne 5

Object NameSculpture
Artist Karen LaMonte (American, b. 1967)
Made FromGlass
Date2015
Place MadeCzech Republic, Severocesky Kraj, Zelezny Brod
TechniqueLost-wax process, grit blasted, acid-polished
SizeOverall H: 150 cm, W: 63.5 cm, D: 56 cm
Accession Number2016.3.2
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Ennion Society
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Nocturnes Monumental Scultpures
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSculpture, "Nocturne 5". Dark blue glass appearing black; mold-melted using lost wax process, grit blasted, acid polished. Life-sized, standing female figure wrapped in drapery. Drapery extends from top right shoulder down across left arm, and from left waist over outstretched right arm and down across left hip. Below hip, drapery falls vertically into a pool at the feet. Glass is lighter and more transparent at the top, becoming dark and opaque at the base.
Provenance
Source Karen LaMonte (American, b. 1967) - 2015-2016-03-09
Object copyright© Karen LaMonte
fragment
99 BCE-99 CE
fragment
possibly 1-99; possibly 300-399
My Covenant of Peace I Give Unto You
Katharine Stymetz Lamb Tait
about 1946-1949
goblet
about 1700-1725
plaque
1-99