Livre de fleurs propres pour Orfévres et Graveurs
Print
c. 1631-1686 (Published)
c. 1631-1686 (Published)
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This 17th-century print shows designs for printed enamel by Jean Vauquier. The roundels and panels show lush flowers, leaves and ribbons. Ornament prints such as these were aimed for the use of artisans and craftsmen to copy motifs and techniques; this print was aimed at goldsmiths in particular.
Object details
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| Title | Livre de fleurs propres pour Orfévres et Graveurs (Suite title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving |
| Brief description | Jacques Vauquer, plate from the series of 8 designs for goldsmiths, the Livre de fleurs propres pour Orfévres et Graveurs, French, c. 1631-86. |
| Physical description | Print showing three round floral designs and two upright panels, designs for goldsmiths' work. |
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| Production | This is from the set Livre de fleurs propres pour Orfevres et Graveurs Blois par JV. National Art Library collection includes the full volume. |
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| Summary | This 17th-century print shows designs for printed enamel by Jean Vauquier. The roundels and panels show lush flowers, leaves and ribbons. Ornament prints such as these were aimed for the use of artisans and craftsmen to copy motifs and techniques; this print was aimed at goldsmiths in particular. |
| Bibliographic reference | See for full bib. references
Fuhring, P., Ornament prints in the Rijksmuseum II: The Seventeenth Century, 3 vols, Rotterdam, 2004, 1844-1851. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 12824:4 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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