"G.Q. Manstyle Award" Cup

Designer Michael Graves American
 Manufacturer Maloof Architectural Models Inc.

Not on view

This trophy updates the form of the loving cup, a two-handled ceremonial vessel based on ancient Greek drinking vessels (the kylix and kantharos) and used since ancient times to celebrate achievement. The stylized classical forms and ironic combination of costly and mock materials typifies Graves's version of post-modernism.

"G.Q. Manstyle Award" Cup, Michael Graves (American, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1934–2015 Princeton, New Jersey), Bird's-eye maple, ebony, painted wood, silver

This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Open Access

As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes.

API

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API.

This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.