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Design
Pasquale Novissimo, born 1844 - died 1914 - Enlarge image
Design
- Place of origin:
London, England (made)
- Date:
ca.1874-1890 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Pasquale Novissimo, born 1844 - died 1914 (made)
Carlo Giuliano (Novissimo was chief designer to the jewellery manufacturer, Carlo Giuliano., production) - Materials and Techniques:
graphite, pen and ink, watercolour, and bodycolour on card
- Credit Line:
Given by Dr Jacqueline Egerton, née Novissimo, great grand daughter of the artist.
- Museum number:
E.202-2012
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case CAT, shelf 6, box C
This is a presentation drawing of a pendant earring to show to a client before the jewellery was finally made up. It is by Pasquale Novissimo (1844-1914) who was chief designer to the jewellery manufacturer, Carlo Giuliano (1826-95). He worked for Giuliano from the opening of the Piccadilly branch in London from 1874 until just before his death in 1914.
Pasquale designed stage jewellery for an Italian opera company while travelling with his brother, Giovanni, who was a member of the company. He was influenced by objects excavated at Pompeii. This archaeological style can be seen in this drawing for an earring, of about the 1874-1890.
