Two-handled flask by Philippe-Joseph Brocard

Two-handled flask 1872

glass, enamel

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This pair of two-handled flasks, created in 1872 by French artist Philippe-Joseph Brocard (1867-1896), exemplifies the artistic movement of "Art Nouveau". The intricate, stylized floral motifs and geometric patterns, rendered in colorful enamels on clear glass, are characteristic of the style. These flasks were likely created for decorative purposes, reflecting the growing interest in exotic and oriental aesthetics during this period. The flasks' delicate form and vibrant enameled decoration make them beautiful examples of late 19th-century decorative arts. Currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, these flasks offer a glimpse into the artistic trends of the time and the appreciation for craftsmanship that flourished in the late 19th century.

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This pair of flasks was designed for the English aesthete, scholar and collector, Alfred Morrison (1821-1897). During the early 1860s Morrison hired designer Owen Jones to decorate and furnish his estate in Wiltshire, Fonthill House and his house at 16 Carlton House Terrace in London. Morrison's London house has survived with much of the original Islamic decoration intact. These flasks were probably placed upon a mantelpiece in front of a mirror in the townhouse so that the decoration could be seen "in the round." The French glass manufacturer Philippe-Joseph Brocard applied the enamel ornament inspired by Islamic mosque lamps, incorporating Morrison's entwined initials "AM" in the design. Brocard revived in France the art of enamel on glass, a technique that was developed in Syria during the 14th century. Note in this gallery a marquetry panel also designed by Owen Jones for Morrison's townhouse.