Horloge van goud met witte geëmailleerde wijzerplaat
c. 1800 - c. 1850
Medium
gold (metal)
Dimensions
3.2
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Nestled in the elegance of early 19th-century craftsmanship, *Horloge van goud met witte geëmailleerdezerplaat* (Gold Clock with White Enameled Dial) is petite timepiece, measuring just 3.2 cm in diameter. Crafted anonymously around 1800–1850, this gold pocket watch exemplifies the exquisite horology of the Regency and early Victorian eras, when timekeeping evolved from functional necessity to fashionable accessory. The watch's opulent materials—gold casing adorned with pearls and a pristine white enameled dial—highlight virtuoso techniques of the period. Enameling, achieved by fusing finely ...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...