Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.

Flask in Shape of Pregnant Female Torso

Artist Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996)

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

CultureItalian

Date1946

MediumBlown glass | Frosted

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (26 x 16.2 cm)

InscribedEtched signature: 1946, Fulvio Bianconi

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.12

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59

DescriptionA prototype sculpture designed by Fulvio Bianconi of a pregnant female form in a light brown frosted glass. This piece is very typical of Bianconi's designs of the early 1950's and could be considered a prototype to a whole new style of design. There is a crack in the base.

Label TextFulvio Bianconi Italian, 1915–96 Venini & C. Venice, Italy Flask in Shape of Pregnant Female Torso, 1946 Blown and frosted glass Gift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler 97.42.12 Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.