One Never Knows When It Will Turn On You
Figure
2009 (made)
2009 (made)
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The work of Danish artist Louise Hinsgavl centres on the porcelain figurine. Typically featuring anthropomorphic animals rendered with exceptional delicacy and skill, these often explore the darker aspects of human nature, and address themes of power and violence.
Object details
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Title | One Never Knows When It Will Turn On You (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Glazed porcelain, swallow taxidermy |
Brief description | Figure, porcelain figure, swallow (taxidermy), 'One Never Knows When It Will Turn On You', Louise Hindsgavl, Denmark, 2009. |
Physical description | Figure group comprising a human-rhino hybrid standing figure on a heavy swirling Rococo-style base, in white porcelain with a transparent glaze. The human-rhino figure is pierced by a hole, through which a taxidermy swallow is penetrating the figure. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'LH '09' (Incised initials in monogram, and date, on base of work) |
Credit line | Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin |
Object history | Shown by Galerie Terra Delft at the art fair Collect 2010, Saatchi Gallery, London. |
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Summary | The work of Danish artist Louise Hinsgavl centres on the porcelain figurine. Typically featuring anthropomorphic animals rendered with exceptional delicacy and skill, these often explore the darker aspects of human nature, and address themes of power and violence. |
Bibliographic reference | V&A Ceramics and Glass Collection Object Information File |
Collection | |
Accession number | C.11-2010 |
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Record created | July 12, 2011 |
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