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René Lalique
1903-1904
The Art Nouveau style caused a dramatic shift in jewellery design, reaching a peak around 1900 when it triumphed at the Paris International Exhibition.
Its followers created sinuous, organic pieces whose undercurrents of eroticism and death were a world away from the floral motifs of earlier generations. Art Nouveau jewellers like René Lalique also distanced themselves from conventional precious stones and put greater emphasis on the subtle effects of materials such as glass, horn and enamel.
René Lalique, 'the admitted king of Paris fashions', chose his materials for aesthetic effect and artistic refinement, not for mere preciousness or brilliance. Credited with introducing horn into the jewellery repertoire, he dazzled the public with a collection of ornamental combs made of horn. They were moulded and sculpted in the shape of flowers, waves and butterflies.
Victoria & Albert Museum (M.116A-1966 & M.116A-1966)
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Sports Hall “Glaspalast” (1975-77) in Sindelfingen, Germany, by Behnisch & Partner. Photo by Christian Kandzia.
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Still life with Cherries - Mario Tozzi , 1949.
Italian , 1895-1979
Oil on canvas , 33 x 48 cm.
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Lifted shirt & glass of water (canon ae1)
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Tiffany Studios
"Peacock Feather" Gooseneck Vase
Circa 1897-1899
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part 3 of Siren Cocktails illustrations — Aria Blaze!
Finally finished them all! Still learning how to work with CMYK, so the colors are not very accurate, but I tried to make it vibrant and ✨juicy✨
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Spirits Pitcher , Where is the Love? - Micha Patiniott , 2019.
Dutch , b. 1972 -
Oil on paper , 74 x 56.5 cm.
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Glass Galaxy Snails // Nocco Noccoo on Etsy
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