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StatsCrystal Flute
Crystal flute by Claude Laurent, Paris, ca. 1817 (NMM 10103). The crystal (glass) flute was invented by Claude Laurent (d. 1848), who first patented the concept in 1806 and won a silver medal that year at the Industrial Exposition in Paris. Popular with world leaders, Laurent flutes were owned not only by James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, but also by Emperor Napoleon I of France, King Louis Napoleon of Holland, King Joseph Bonaparte of Spain, and Emperor Franz I of Austria. This showpiece, with silver ferrules and four silver keys topped with yellow, mirrored-back-glass jewels, survives in remarkable condition. Although glass is more stable than wood and does not react to temperature and humidity changes, glass is easily damaged, so Laurent
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What does "Crystal Flute" by Claude Laurent depict?
The themes present in "Crystal Flute" by Claude Laurent include crystal flute, musical instrument, 19th century, french art, glasswork, silver decoration, historical object, collector's item. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
What is the dominant color of "Crystal Flute" by Claude Laurent?
The dominant color of "Crystal Flute" by Claude Laurent is phthalo green (#191d23).
What does "Crystal Flute" share with the rest of Claude Laurent's output?
"Crystal Flute" belongs to Claude Laurent's Other work, whose recorded themes include neoclassical elegance, french court, symbol of status & musical taste, imperial patronage, napoleonic era, laurent's signature crystal innovation, luxury craftmanship, precision design.
Claude Laurent
Discover Claude Laurent's exquisite crystal flutes & transverse instruments – a French craftsman renowned for preserving pitch & tone. Explore his innovative designs & legacy in musical history.
About this artwork
- Title: Crystal Flute
- Artist: Claude Laurent
- Year: 1817
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Early Period
- Keywords: parisian art , laurent flute , musical instrument
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow