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Out of One's Depth

Barrett-Danes, Ruth (Maker)

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.

Image: © Ruth Barrett-Danes/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 32739

Creation/Production

Barrett-Danes, Ruth

1996

Role: Production
Role: Maker
Period: 1996

Acquisition

Purchase, 15/1/1997

Measurements

Height (cm): 22.3
Length (cm): 23.4
Width (cm): 16.5
Height (in): 8 3/4
Length (in): 9 1/4
Width (in): 6 1/2

Material

Porcelain

Categories

Ceramics Applied Art 21_CADP_Dec_22 Frog CADP content Woman Artist Active in the 21st Century
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