The Letters M through Z in Gothic Style

Henri Cameré (1830-1894), red and blue ink, on paper, 1864-1894

In designing these letters, Cameré was influenced by the initials in late medieval manuscripts. They were popular motifs in jewellery to signify the names of children and loved ones. A bracelet by the French goldsmith Lucien Falize with nearly the same initials is in the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim, Germany.

  • Artwork typedesign drawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2014-18-24
  • Dimensionsheight 250 mm x width 197 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen in rood en blauw