Design for the Plaque of a Collier-de-chien

René Lalique, c. 1901 - c. 1903

René Lalique was the greatest and most innovative French Art Nouveau jewellery artist. The design was his principal consideration, and he selected his materials for their expressive qualities. He rarely used large gemstones. This enamelled plaque was the principal ornament of a tight-fitting necklace consisting of numerous rows of tiny pearls.

  • Artwork typedesign drawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2014-19
  • Dimensionsheight 280 mm x width 221 mm
  • Physical characteristicspotlood, pen in zwart en dekverf op geel-bruin geolied papier