Ontwerp voor twee hangers met blauwe hortensia’s en blauwe edelstenen c. 1900 - 1904

This drawing presents René Lalique's design for two pendants featuring blue hydrangeas and gemstones. The artist masterfully employs line and color to evoke a sense of delicate naturalism and ornamental elegance. The composition shows two different conceptual approaches. One is vertical and elongated, with the floral arrangement leading to a single, pear-shaped gemstone, creating a sense of verticality and refined elegance. The other is more compact and circular, with the hydrangeas encircling a central gemstone. Lalique uses color strategically, the blue hydrangeas provide a gentle contrast against the tan backdrop, while the gemstones introduce a play of light and transparency. Lalique here embodies the Art Nouveau movement through his exploration of natural forms and the integration of organic motifs with decorative art, challenging the traditional hierarchies between fine art and craft. The design also explores the tension between natural and artificial. This piece invites us to consider the dialogues between nature and artifice, design and craft, and ultimately, the power of art to transform and elevate the mundane.