Monte Alban II
Figure Group
1977 (made)
1977 (made)
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Glenys Barton is one of a remarkable group of women ceramicists who emerged from the Royal College of Art in London during the 1970s. The group includes Jill Crowley, Alison Britton, Jacqui Poncelet, Carol McNicoll and Elizabeth Fritsch. Barton is the most purely sculptural of any in this group, and was among the first potters of her generation to be solely represented by a 'fine art' gallery.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Title | Monte Alban II (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Bone china, made from cast elements |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD/Made in England/MONTE ALBAN II/Glenys Barton', printed |
| Object history | Acquisition details: given by J. Wedgwood and Sons |
| Summary | Glenys Barton is one of a remarkable group of women ceramicists who emerged from the Royal College of Art in London during the 1970s. The group includes Jill Crowley, Alison Britton, Jacqui Poncelet, Carol McNicoll and Elizabeth Fritsch. Barton is the most purely sculptural of any in this group, and was among the first potters of her generation to be solely represented by a 'fine art' gallery. |
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| Accession number | C.115 to D-1979 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2000 |
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