Horticulture
Medal
1880-1894 (made)
1880-1894 (made)
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This roundel and its pair (A.25-2005) appear to have been specifically designed as decorative buttons by two artists more usually associated with commemorative medal design. They were probably part of a series depicting putti engaged in various activities. This roundel shows three naked and winged putti engaged in gardening. The central figure prunes a tree, while those either side of him are digging and using a watering can respectively. They are among growing plants. The image reflects the romantic, decorative style of the late 1800s in France, and of French medal design of the period.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Struck silver |
| Brief description | Medal, Horticulture, silver, by Alphée Dubois, French, 19th century, 1880-1894 |
| Physical description | Uniface silver roundel with loop for attachment on reverse. Beaded edge. |
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| Content description | Three naked and winged putti engaged in gardening. The central figure prunes a tree, while those either side of him are digging and using a watering can respectively. They are among growing plants. |
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| Credit line | Given by Jack E. Ladevèze |
| Object history | Given together with A.18 to A.23 and A.25-2005, by J. Ladevèze. |
| Production | Reason for production: Decorative |
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| Summary | This roundel and its pair (A.25-2005) appear to have been specifically designed as decorative buttons by two artists more usually associated with commemorative medal design. They were probably part of a series depicting putti engaged in various activities. This roundel shows three naked and winged putti engaged in gardening. The central figure prunes a tree, while those either side of him are digging and using a watering can respectively. They are among growing plants. The image reflects the romantic, decorative style of the late 1800s in France, and of French medal design of the period. |
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| Accession number | A.24-2005 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2009 |
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