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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Cosa rappresenta "Crystal Flute" di Claude Laurent?
I temi presenti in "Crystal Flute" di Claude Laurent includono crystal flute, musical instrument, 19th century, french art, glasswork, silver decoration, historical object, collector's item, elementi che insieme sintetizzano il soggetto dell'opera.
Qual è il colore dominante di "Crystal Flute" di Claude Laurent?
Il colore dominante di "Crystal Flute" di Claude Laurent è Phthalo Green (#191d23).
In che modo "Crystal Flute" si inserisce nel percorso artistico di Claude Laurent?
"Crystal Flute" appartiene alla produzione Other di Claude Laurent, i cui temi ricorrenti includono neoclassical elegance, french court, symbol of status & musical taste, imperial patronage, napoleonic era, laurent's signature crystal innovation, luxury craftmanship, precision design.