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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.206-2012
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case CAT, shelf 6, box C
This is a presentation drawing of a pendant, a piece of jewellery to be hung from a chain around the neck. The drawing was intended to show a client what the jewellery would look like before the piece 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. Novissimo created this drawing about 1874-1890. Before designing for Giuliano, Pasquale designed stage jewellery for an Italian opera company while travelling with his brother, Giovanni, who was a member of the company.
