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Two Designs for Brooches with a Fruit Garland
Henri Cameré (signed by artist), c. 1864 - c. 1894
Naturalistic jewellery with recognizable flowers and fruit was in vogue throughout the entire 19th century. The cultivation of exotic variants was a popular hobby among the well-to-do and, moreover, this type of jewellery was easy to wear from day to night. The design of these two bar brooches hardly differs. Cameré may have designed these brooches on commission; the one on the left was eventually accepted (accepté).
- Artwork typedesign drawing
- Object numberRP-T-2014-18-25
- Dimensionsheight 99 mm x width 76 mm
- Physical characteristicspencil, and opaque green, red, pink, white, and brown, on tracing paper