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Design for a Jewel in the Shape of a Hummingbird
Cameré, Henri (signed by artist), c. 1864 - c. 1894
The small South-American Tufted Coquette hummingbird served as the source of inspiration for this stunning jewel. The hummingbird is designed as an aigrette, a plume-shaped ornament worn by both men and women in their hair or on a hat. The colours white, red, and green probably refer to the choice for diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
- Artwork typedesign drawing
- Object numberRP-T-2014-18-33
- Dimensionsheight 101 mm x width 159 mm
- Physical characteristicspotlood en dekverf in wit, rood, groen en rose op calqueerpapier