Virginia K. Hess Ceramic Maquette Sculpture "Compassion"
Item Details
Ceramic
A ceramic maquette sculpture titled Compassion by Dayton artist Virginia K. Hess. This contemporary work depicts a figural portrait of two people entwined in an embrace as one physically supports the other. The piece is finished in a dark brown patina with green felt to the bottom. The piece is not signed by the artist. It is presented on a red marble pedestal.
Virginia Krause Hess is a versatile, distinguished artist from Dayton, Ohio whose works range from oil paintings to wood, ceramic, stone and metalwork sculptures in subjects spanning from from abstract work, portraiture and landscapes, to historical scenes and events. She has fulfilled commissions from public institutions and private collectors both regionally and nationally. In 2006, Ms. Hess unveiled a bronze bust at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Virginia received her formal art education at the School of the Dayton Art Institute and the University of Dayton. She has taught fine art classes at several institutions throughout the Ohio Valley Region.
Condition
- some light chipping to the top of the ceramic sculpture; chipped edge to the back base.
- some wear, scratching, chipping, denting, and discoloration to be expected with age and use.
Dimensions
- measurement above reflects the sculpture on the stone pedestal.
Item #
18CIN035-151
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