Musique
Roundel
1880-1900 (made)
1880-1900 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This roundel and its pair (A.24-2005) 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 one shows three naked and winged putti engaged in making music. The central figure stands on a low stage conducting from a musical score, those either side of him are playing the violin and a wind instrument respectively. The image reflects the romantic, decorative style of the late 1800s in France, and of French medal design of the period.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Musique (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Struck silver |
| Brief description | 'Musique', silver, by Jean Lagrange, French, 19th century, 1880-1900. |
| Physical description | Uniface silver roundel with loop for attachment on reverse. Beaded edge. |
| Dimensions |
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| Content description | Three naked and winged putti engaged in making music. The central figure stands on a low stage conducting from a musical score, those either side of him are playing the violin and a wind instrument respectively. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'LAGRANGE' (Below exergue) |
| Credit line | Given by Jack E. Ladevèze |
| Object history | Given together with A.18 to A.24-2005 by J. Ladevèze, in 2005. |
| Production | Reason for production: Decorative |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This roundel and its pair (A.24-2005) 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 one shows three naked and winged putti engaged in making music. The central figure stands on a low stage conducting from a musical score, those either side of him are playing the violin and a wind instrument respectively. The image reflects the romantic, decorative style of the late 1800s in France, and of French medal design of the period. |
| Associated object | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.25-2005 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2009 |
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