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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¿Qué representa "Crystal Flute" de Claude Laurent?
Los temas presentes en "Crystal Flute" de Claude Laurent incluyen crystal flute, musical instrument, 19th century, french art, glasswork, silver decoration, historical object, collector's item, los cuales resumen la temática de la obra.
¿Cuál es el color predominante en "Crystal Flute" de Claude Laurent?
El color dominante de "Crystal Flute" de Claude Laurent es Phthalo Green (#191d23).
¿Qué elementos de la obra de Claude Laurent se encuentran en "Crystal Flute"?
"Crystal Flute" pertenece a la etapa Other de Claude Laurent, cuyos temas recurrentes incluyen neoclassical elegance, french court, symbol of status & musical taste, imperial patronage, napoleonic era, laurent's signature crystal innovation, luxury craftmanship, precision design.