Comb in the form of two dragonflies
Forms derived from nature were an important source of inspiration around 1900. Gaillard’s astonishing technical virtuosity is demonstrated in his jewels with lifelike insects. For instance, he made parts of the dragonflies’ wings in plique-à-jour, a vitreous enamelling technique, in which the enamel is not applied to a metal base, but rather set in a gossamer thin wire framework.
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Comb in the form of two dragonflies
Forms derived from nature were an important source of inspiration around 1900. Gaillard’s astonishing technical virtuosity is demonstrated in his jewels with lifelike insects. For instance, he made parts of the dragonflies’ wings in plique-à-jour, a vitreous enamelling technique, in which the enamel is not applied to a metal base, but rather set in a gossamer thin wire framework.
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Aankoop met steun van de Helios Houdstermaatschappij
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Purchased with the support of the Helios Houdstermaatschappij
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Forms derived from nature were ...... gossamer thin wire framework.
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Vormen uit de natuur waren oms ...... ijn metalen raamwerk is gevat.
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Rijksmuseum
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title
Comb in the form of two dragonflies
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Haarkam in de vorm van twee libellen
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created
c. 1904
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ca. 1904
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extent
breedte 15,4 cm
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height 11.2 cm
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hoogte 11,2 cm
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width 15.4 cm
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Collectie: juwelen
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Collection: jewellery
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temporal
eerste kwart 20e eeuw
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first quarter 20st century
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