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Out of One's Depth

Barrett-Danes, Ruth

© Ruth Barrett-Danes/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Reptile figure group 'Out of One's Depth' modelled and carved in the round, asymmetric and complex. Misshapen ball shape form, partially covered by five applied sculptural newts or frogs, clambering upwards and over each other and with limbs and bodies entertwined, three towards the top of the dome with one facing towards the back of the piece, above ?six fish heads, three (one with body) modelled emerging from the dome, the other ?three carved on the dome, two lower newts. Clay finely marbled green, pink, orange (especially in folds), cream, blue. Some fine scale texture on newts. Polished finish (powder from polishing remaining in cracks.


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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 32739

Creation/Production

Barrett-Danes, Ruth
Date: 1996

Acquisition

Purchase, 15/1/1997

Measurements

Height (cm): 22.3
Length (cm): 23.4
Width (cm): 16.5
Height (in): 8
Length (in): 9
Width (in): 6

Techniques

modelled
forming
Applied Art
carved (forming)
forming
Applied Art
stained
decoration
Applied Art
polished
decoration
Applied Art

Material

porcelain

Location

Front Hall, South Balcony : Case J

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  • Animals And Plants
  • Applied Art
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Barrett-Danes, Ruth
  • Ceramics
  • Frog
  • Identity
  • Woman Artist

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