BK-1971-6
c. 1904 - c. 1906
Medium
gold (metal)
Dimensions
6.8; 2.2
About this artwork
height 2.2 cm x width 6.8 cm
Art Historical Context
René Lalique's *BK-1971-6*, crafted around 1904-1906, exemplifies the master's early 20th-century jewelry artistry. This delicate gold piece, measuring just 2.2 cm in height and 6.8 cm in width, likely served as a brooch or ornament, showcasing Lalique's innovative use of precious metal to create intricate, lightweight forms. Active during the height of the Art Nouveau movement, Lalique transformed jewelry from gem-centric displays into sculptural art inspired by nature's fluidity—think sinuous lines, floral motifs, and organic elegance. By 1904, he had gained fame at Paris exhibitions like t...
About the Artist
René Lalique · 1860–1945
French glassmaker.