Watch 1725 - 1755

"Watch" is a small, round pocket watch created by Russian artist Gridin between 1725 and 1755. The watch features a painted enamel scene depicting several figures. The detail on the figures suggests a Baroque style, a popular art movement in the 17th and 18th centuries. This piece, which is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrates the artistry of early watchmaking and is an example of the decorative arts of the period.