Artwork Page for Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds

Details / Information for Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds

Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds

1879

Edouard Lievre

(French, 1829–1886)
enamelist

Fernand Thesmar

(French, 1843–1912)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
cloisonné and painted enamel mounted in gilt metal frame
Measurements
Framed: 50.7 x 50.7 cm (19 15/16 x 19 15/16 in.); Diameter: 28.9 cm (11 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Arthur F. Connard in memory of Jacob B. Perkins and Family 1985.69
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
221 19th Century Decorative Arts
Print
?

Did You Know?

After Japan was opened to the West in the 1860s, Western craftsmen exposed to these new artistic sensibilities popularized the delicate natural and floral motifs that were characteristic of Japanese design.
A square gilt metal frame encases a circular cloisonné scene on a textured gold ground. Two birds with black caps perch on a thorny branch among yellow, red, and deep purple leaves. Surrounding the scene, metalwork dragons coil against a green fabric border, flanking circular symbols. A monogram marks the lower right, while the outer border is incised with repeating floral medallions and intricate vine scrollwork.

Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds

1879

Edouard Lievre, Fernand Thesmar

(French, 1829–1886), (French, 1843–1912)
France, 19th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork