Precious Stone Series #67

Artist Jack Schmidt (American, born 1945)

Date2000-2008

Dimensions23 1/2 × 20 1/2 × 5 1/8 in. (59.7 × 52.1 × 13 cm)

MediumBlown glass and steel

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Ann W. Hartmann

Object number

2021.45

Not on View

DescriptionThe foundation of this artwork is a vertically oriented metal structure composed of two parts: the base is a rectangle with a subtle downward slope, from which a larger geometric pillar rises. Atop this pillar sits a well-polished piece of steel, shaped into a three-dimensional isosceles triangle with a perfectly round piece of red glass sitting within a round niche in the metal that imitates a jewel.

Published ReferencesSchmidt, Jack. “Jack Schmidt Studios.” 2021. https://www.jackschmidt.comComparative ReferencesSee also Lane, Tahree. “College Honors Glass maker jack Schmidt.” The Blade, Feb. 26, 2015. See also Schmidt, Jack A. “Jack A. Schmidt vertical file.” One folder. Toledo Museum of Art Reference Library.