Two Designs for Brooches with a Fruit Garland c. 1864 - 1894
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Henri Cameré’s "Two Designs for Brooches with a Fruit Garland" is a delicate watercolor sketch of a brooch design featuring a fruit garland. The design is centered around a large, red gemstone set in a gold frame with intricate detailing. The garland is made up of smaller, white gemstones, each with a small, green leaf. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner of the drawing, showcasing his fine line and masterful use of watercolor. This design, dated c. 1864-1894, highlights Cameré's talent for jewelry design and his ability to capture the beauty of nature in a simple, yet elegant, way.
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Naturalistic jewellery with recognizable flowers and fruit was in vogue throughout the entire 19th century. The cultivation of exotic variants was a popular hobby among the well-to-do and, moreover, this type of jewellery was easy to wear from day to night. The design of these two bar brooches hardly differs. Cameré may have designed these brooches on commission; the one on the left was eventually accepted (accepté).
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