The Ladies of Llangollen (2018.45)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Matt Smith
Title
The Ladies of Llangollen
Made in
Brighton
Date
2010
Description
Two intersecting ceramic bases with two human female figures and two green crab claw figures respectively atop, 15.3cm in height.
Materials and techniques
Slip cast in white earthenware with underglaze colour and decals
Dimensions
length (base): 17.4cm
width (base): 10.7cm
height (body): 15.3cm
weight: 816g
Object number
2018.45
Category
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
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Ladies of Llangollen, Matt Smith, 2010. Crafts Council Collection: 2018.45. Photo: Stokes Photo Ltd
Maker's statement
The Queering the Museum exhibition was my first big solo show.
The piece illustrates the famous Ladies of Llangollen couple and references the historical ceramics amongst which the piece was placed during the exhibition
The piece illustrates the famous Ladies of Llangollen couple and references the historical ceramics amongst which the piece was placed during the exhibition