Brooch
1901 (made)
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This brooch combines the 'wavy line' and the inspiration of flowers and insects - all typical features of Art Nouveau jewellery. It was acquired by the Museum directly from the Salon de la Société des Artistes in Paris in 1901. The Director of the V&A at the time commented on its relevance to art and design students 'as illustrating modern techniques in adapting various materials to new developments of ornamental design'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold and enamel |
| Brief description | Gold and enamel brooch in the shape of a flower and hornet, made by Georges Fouquet and designed by Charles Desrosiers, France, Paris, 1901 |
| Physical description | Large brooch of gold and enamel in the form of a hornet hovering by a flower, the stem of the flower curves back on itself then swirls into the distance. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | G. FOUQUeT.
C. DeROSIeRS 1901 (Makers's and designer's marks; On reverse; Engraved
Paris warranty mark for 1847 onwards) |
| Object history | Purchased by the Museum at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, Paris, 1901 |
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| Summary | This brooch combines the 'wavy line' and the inspiration of flowers and insects - all typical features of Art Nouveau jewellery. It was acquired by the Museum directly from the Salon de la Société des Artistes in Paris in 1901. The Director of the V&A at the time commented on its relevance to art and design students 'as illustrating modern techniques in adapting various materials to new developments of ornamental design'. |
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| Accession number | 957-1901 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2003 |
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