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Parure (set of matching jewellery)
Johannes Mattheus van Kempen, c. 1854 - c. 1858
The writer and journalist E.J. Potgieter was among the first in the 19th century to devote attention to women from the past. He commissioned this jewellery set as a gift for a relative. The seven depicted Dutch women symbolize decisiveness and fortitude. Potgieter believed his lethargic countrymen could learn a lesson from them. The medallion contains a photograph of Potgieter and a lock of his hair.
- Artwork typejewellery, parure
- Object numberBK-KOG-2654
- Dimensionsheight 28 cm x height 8 cm x width 20.5 cm x depth 33.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsparure: goud, email, glas, haar, foto foedraal: karton, leer, wollen velours