1615 (Published)
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This early 17th-century ornament print was designed by the goldsmith Etienne Carteron. The decorative motifs are in the Moresque style, with rolling decoration and long-necked birds pecking at a bowl of fruit. This style was developed in Europe in the 16th century as a variation on Islamic arabesque style.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | engraving |
| Brief description | Stephanus (or Etienne) Carteron (Monogram SCF), 1 of 4 plates of blackwork ornament (niello), designs for enamelling and goldsmith work, Paris, 1615. |
| Physical description | Print showing a symmetrical Moresque design, with birds pecking at a bowl of fruit. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '7 / S 1615 C F' |
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| Summary | This early 17th-century ornament print was designed by the goldsmith Etienne Carteron. The decorative motifs are in the Moresque style, with rolling decoration and long-necked birds pecking at a bowl of fruit. This style was developed in Europe in the 16th century as a variation on Islamic arabesque style. |
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| Accession number | 12812 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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