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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Vad föreställer "Crystal Flute" av Claude Laurent?
Teman som återfinns i "Crystal Flute" av Claude Laurent inkluderar crystal flute, musical instrument, 19th century, french art, glasswork, silver decoration, historical object, collector's item. Tillsammans sammanfattar de verkets motiv.
Vilken är den dominerande färgen i "Crystal Flute" av Claude Laurent?
Den dominerande färgen i "Crystal Flute" av Claude Laurent är Phthalo Green (#191d23).
Hur förhåller sig "Crystal Flute" till resten av Claude Laurents konstnärskap?
"Crystal Flute" tillhör Claude Laurents Other-period, vars dokumenterade teman inkluderar neoclassical elegance, french court, symbol of status & musical taste, imperial patronage, napoleonic era, laurent's signature crystal innovation, luxury craftmanship, precision design.