Dark Rocking Piece
Sculpture
1992 (made)
1992 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Since the 1970s, Gordon Baldwin has explored the sculptural potential of vessel forms. These works frequently have metaphorical associations with landscape or music, and strongly evoke particular moods. This tall, brooding form suggests the possibility of rhythmical movement.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Dark Rocking Piece (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, handbuilt, incised and painted with pigment |
| Brief description | 'Dark Rocking Piece', handbuilt stoneware sculpture painted in matt blue and black with incised lines, by Gordon Baldwin, England, 1992 |
| Physical description | Handbuilt stoneware sculptural vessel painted in matt blue and black with incised lines. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '92 / GB' (Painted.) |
| Summary | Since the 1970s, Gordon Baldwin has explored the sculptural potential of vessel forms. These works frequently have metaphorical associations with landscape or music, and strongly evoke particular moods. This tall, brooding form suggests the possibility of rhythmical movement. |
| Bibliographic reference | No.7 in the solo exhibition held at the CAA in March 1993. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.206-1993 |
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| Record created | June 5, 2008 |
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