Pendant
1901 (made)
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The human form, minutely sculpted in gold, was an important theme in Art Nouveau jewellery. Personifications of idealised female beauty were particularly popular. Here the figure conveys a windswept and carefree elegance.
The relief is the work of Georges van der Straeten, a sculptor who was born in Ghent in 1856 and who worked mainly in Paris until his death in 1928. Mounted as a locket (which contains a mirror) it is inscribed on the reverse 'Monte Carlo 13 March 1901' around a sprig of mistletoe.
The relief is the work of Georges van der Straeten, a sculptor who was born in Ghent in 1856 and who worked mainly in Paris until his death in 1928. Mounted as a locket (which contains a mirror) it is inscribed on the reverse 'Monte Carlo 13 March 1901' around a sprig of mistletoe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, diamonds |
| Brief description | Locket/ pendant of gold and diamonds, the relief by Georges van der Straeten (1856-1928), Paris, 1901 |
| Physical description | Locket/ pendant of gold set with diamonds. The front of the locket features the head and shoulders of a woman. Within is a mirror. |
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| Credit line | Given by Joan Hurst through Art Fund |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The human form, minutely sculpted in gold, was an important theme in Art Nouveau jewellery. Personifications of idealised female beauty were particularly popular. Here the figure conveys a windswept and carefree elegance. The relief is the work of Georges van der Straeten, a sculptor who was born in Ghent in 1856 and who worked mainly in Paris until his death in 1928. Mounted as a locket (which contains a mirror) it is inscribed on the reverse 'Monte Carlo 13 March 1901' around a sprig of mistletoe. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.27-2006 |
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| Record created | January 30, 2008 |
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