Unidentified
Wardian Case (Terrarium)
1859
Physical Qualities
Cast iron, paint, gilt, glass, 55 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 17 in. (141 x 67.3 x 43.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Charlotte B. Filbert Bequest Fund
Object Number
2007.186
Terrarium consisting of three pieces, which come apart: The triangular lid lifts off, the glass rectangular body comes off the stand, and the stand/base functions like a table. Lid is framed by black, twisted metal and crowned by two small finials. Features Gothic elements, particuarly on triangular sides. Body is framed by four twisted columns. Glass on lid and body is original. Stand/base consists of four sculptural legs and round stretcher, ending in original casters. Metal elements are painted black, but it is not original paint. Earlier layer of paint appears to be very dark green.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2007; Margot Johnson, New York
New York Botanical Garden, "Impressionism: American Gardens on Canvas," Bronx, New York: The New York Botanical Garden, 2016,p.45, Figure 28
Chisholm, Linda A. "The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens." Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc., 2018., p 274, ill.
Maker
Unidentified
