Photo – Peter Swanson
Water
1959 – Saint Alban’s Church, Washington, DC
In this abstract design Rowan and Irene create a flowing turbulence that has a wonderful energy within it. The liquid qualities of the glass itself contribute to the effervescent feeling in the window. The painting on the glass is sparse and adds an additional layer of motion.
Iconography
This is one of four abstract windows celebrating the classical elements of earth, air, fire and water. This one is water and it seems as if streams of air bubbles are rising from this tumultuous sea. We hope that future research will uncover Rowan and Irene’s thinking behind these windows.
Photo – Peter Swanson
Window Details
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Water
Water Detail 1
Water Detail 2
Water Detail 3
Water Detail 4
Water Detail 5
Window Details
Year Completed
1959
Artists
Irene Matz LeCompte
Rowan LeCompte
Fabricator
Irene Matz LeCompte
Rowan LeCompte
Location In Building
Choir Clerestory, South Side
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Dimensions
5 feet x 3 feet
Address
3001 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Produced By:
Global Visions & Associates, Inc.
www.globalviz.com
More Information
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