Varied Buntings with Crown Imperial
Artist
Edward Marshall Boehm
(American, 1913 - 1969)
Manufacturer
Boehm Porcelain
(founded 1950)
Date1965
Mediumporcelain, bisque fired, hand-painted
Dimensions23 × 14 inches (58.4 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 1966
Object number41.2.35
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
DescriptionPorcelain sculpture of male and female Varied Buntings, with Crown Imperial plant. Male bunting has open beak.Label TextIn Boehm’s Varied Buntings with Crown Imperial, the male varied bunting with his purple and red coloring seeks to draw the attention of the female. Boehm’s artwork draws the eye of visitor to the floral setting for the birds. A majestic crown imperial with ripe orange coloring shelters the birds and creates a sense of wonder at the dazzling virtuosity of the artist. The scientific name of the plant is Fritillaria imperialis. Its common name comes from its resemblance to an emperor’s crown. It is a member of the lily family.
ProvenancePurchased March 15, 1966 through (Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, Shelbyville, Kentucky) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
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