Baroque Wall Piece, no. 1
Form
1981 (made)
1981 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The materials and crisp geometric style of Martin Smith's work demonstrate his interest in architecture. Red earthenware is commonly used for bricks and tiles, but here Smith has used it to create a sophisticated form with highly finished surfaces. The lip is decorated with slate, another material usually associated with building.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Baroque Wall Piece, no. 1 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, hand-built, cut, polished and assembled, with black slip and slate |
| Brief description | Form by Martin Smith, earthenware, Britain, 1981. |
| Physical description | Earthenware vase, irregular angular form, hand-built, cut, polished and assembled, decorated with black slip and slate. |
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| Object history | Acquisition details: the potter RF number: 81/1697 |
| Summary | The materials and crisp geometric style of Martin Smith's work demonstrate his interest in architecture. Red earthenware is commonly used for bricks and tiles, but here Smith has used it to create a sophisticated form with highly finished surfaces. The lip is decorated with slate, another material usually associated with building. |
| Bibliographic reference | Watson, Oliver. British Studio Pottery : the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, Oxford : Phaidon, Christie's, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1990 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.15-1982 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2000 |
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