The Russian Group thumbnail 1
The Russian Group thumbnail 2
+14
images
Not currently on display at the V&A

The Russian Group

Vessel
2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bodil Manz (born 1943)
‘The Russian Group’
2007

Danish ceramicist Bodil Manz exploits
the delicacy and translucency of porcelain.
The bold graphic decoration she applies
to the surface of her cylinders is clearly visible
through their fragile walls. Inspired by Russian
abstract painting of the 1910s and 1920s,
the geometrical design used here develops
progressively through the 16 pieces.

Made in Hørve, Denmark
Porcelain, slip-cast, with decoration cut
from monochrome transfers
Museum no. C.82:1 to 16-2007
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 16 parts.

  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
  • Vessel
TitleThe Russian Group (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Slip-cast porcelain, coloured glazes
Brief description
'The Russian Group', a group of 16 vessels, porcelain, slip-cast, with decoration cut from monochrome transfers; Bodil manz, Denmark, 2007.
Physical description
Sixteen slip-cast porcelain cylindrical vessels, delicate and translucent in appearence with bold graphic applied decoration in black and red. Monochrome decoration is inspired by Russian abstract painting from the 1910'2 and 1920's.
Dimensions
  • Individual parts height: 7.5cm
  • Individual parts diameter: 9cm
  • Whole piece diameter: 55cm
Gallery label
Bodil Manz (born 1943) ‘The Russian Group’ 2007 Danish ceramicist Bodil Manz exploits the delicacy and translucency of porcelain. The bold graphic decoration she applies to the surface of her cylinders is clearly visible through their fragile walls. Inspired by Russian abstract painting of the 1910s and 1920s, the geometrical design used here develops progressively through the 16 pieces. Made in Hørve, Denmark Porcelain, slip-cast, with decoration cut from monochrome transfers Museum no. C.82:1 to 16-2007 Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin(2009)
Credit line
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin
Summary
Bodil Manz (born 1943)
‘The Russian Group’
2007

Danish ceramicist Bodil Manz exploits
the delicacy and translucency of porcelain.
The bold graphic decoration she applies
to the surface of her cylinders is clearly visible
through their fragile walls. Inspired by Russian
abstract painting of the 1910s and 1920s,
the geometrical design used here develops
progressively through the 16 pieces.

Made in Hørve, Denmark
Porcelain, slip-cast, with decoration cut
from monochrome transfers
Museum no. C.82:1 to 16-2007
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin
Bibliographic reference
See object information record in Ceramics & Glass Section office
Collection
Accession number
C.82:1 to 16-2007

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSON