Nautilus (2008) by Barbara Nanning
Nautilus by Barbara Nanning entered the collection of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 2022. Created in 2008, this glass sculpture demonstrates Nanning’s fascination with organic forms inspired by the ocean. Its acquisition adds an exquisite example of contemporary glass art to the museum’s collection.
Artwork Information
Artist: Barbara Nanning
Title: Nautilus
Year: 2008
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 9 13/16 x 15 3/4 x 9 7/16 in (24.92 x 40.01 x 23.97 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Donation Information
Institution: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Credit Line: Gift of Dominique Levy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Winter 2022
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Nautilus by Barbara Nanning entered the collection of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 2022. Created in 2008, this glass sculpture demonstrates Nanning’s fascination with organic forms inspired by the ocean. Its acquisition adds an exquisite example of contemporary glass art to the museum’s collection.
Artwork Information
Artist: Barbara Nanning
Title: Nautilus
Year: 2008
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 9 13/16 x 15 3/4 x 9 7/16 in (24.92 x 40.01 x 23.97 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Donation Information
Institution: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Credit Line: Gift of Dominique Levy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Winter 2022
Learn More
For more information about this artwork or other donations, please contact Museum Exchange at info@museumexchange.com.
Nautilus by Barbara Nanning entered the collection of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 2022. Created in 2008, this glass sculpture demonstrates Nanning’s fascination with organic forms inspired by the ocean. Its acquisition adds an exquisite example of contemporary glass art to the museum’s collection.
Artwork Information
Artist: Barbara Nanning
Title: Nautilus
Year: 2008
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 9 13/16 x 15 3/4 x 9 7/16 in (24.92 x 40.01 x 23.97 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Donation Information
Institution: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Credit Line: Gift of Dominique Levy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Winter 2022
Learn More
For more information about this artwork or other donations, please contact Museum Exchange at info@museumexchange.com.
About the Artist
Barbara Nanning (b. 1957, The Hague, Netherlands) is a sculptor who initially trained in ceramics but is equally celebrated for her work in glass. She draws much of her inspiration from the natural world, and her piece “Nautilus” evokes marine forms, such as shells or the rounded shapes of sea creatures. The intricate surface pattern of dots and lines enhances the organic quality of the sculpture. Nanning has exhibited internationally and has had two solo exhibitions at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.