Design for a Pendant

anonymous, c. 1805 - c. 1815

This design for a gold pendant presents Cupid and Psyche in an intimate embrace. The story of the two lovers symbolizes love conquering death. Jewellery commemorating great passions or deceased loved ones were hugely popular in the beginning of the 19th century. Romance and a taste for classical mythology come together in this pendant.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2016-2-10
  • Dimensionsheight 142 mm x width 108 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen and brown ink, pencil and yellow, light blue and grey ink

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Design for a Pendant

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2016-2-10

  • Description

    Ontwerp voor een hanger van goud met diamanten en parels, voorstellende Amor en Psyche.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • stamp
    • number: ‘N.o II’

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Florence

  • Dating

    c. 1805 - c. 1815

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    pen and brown ink, pencil and yellow, light blue and grey ink

  • Dimensions

    height 142 mm x width 108 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Inez Stodel

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2015-11-10

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Ornamente aus vierhundert Jahren, Düsseldorf (C.G. Boerner, Neue Lagerliste nr. 55 (1970)), nr. 19; Geplante Schönheit, Entwurfszeichnungen für Kunsthandwerk & Ornament, Worpswede (Viebahn Fine Arts) 2015, nr. 17.

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