Thistle Form
Tight control characterizes Rie's oeuvre; its appeal lies in the refined elegance of her shapes, the subtlety of her surface decorations, and the varied richness of her glazes. Coper's work is strong and monumental; though completely sculptural, his ceramics invariably remain vessels. His abstract Cycladic Form on Square Base (MMA 2001.522.1) evokes an image from antiquity; it is tiny but has a bold and forceful presence. The subtly complex shape of his Thistle Form contrasts with its rough yet delicately nuanced surface texture.
Artwork Details
- Title: Thistle Form
- Designer: Hans Coper (British (born Germany) 1920–1981)
- Date: ca. 1965
- Medium: Stoneware
- Dimensions: 12 × 11 × 4 1/2 in., 7.5 lb. (30.5 × 27.9 × 11.4 cm, 3.4 kg)
- Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
- Credit Line: Gift of Stella Snead, 2001
- Object Number: 2001.522.2
- Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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