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Two Pigeons Panels (Panneaux deux pigeons)

1914

René Lalique

(French, 1860–1945)
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Culture
France, 20th century
Medium
molded glass with mirrored backplate
Measurements
Overall: 27.7 x 20.7 x 2.5 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/8 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase from various donors by exchange 2011.120
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Location
221 19th Century Decorative Arts
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The title of this work translates to curved panels with two pigeons.
A pair of vertical molded glass panels features silvered backgrounds with raised relief designs. The upper panel depicts two pigeons perched on interlaced, thorny branches, their plumage rendered in overlapping scales. The lower panel displays thick, vertical branches with sharp thorns. Both panels have a reflective, metallic surface that emphasizes the high relief and recessed shadows, showcasing a naturalistic motif in a monochromatic palette.

Two Pigeons Panels (Panneaux deux pigeons)

1914

René Lalique

(French, 1860–1945)
France, 20th century

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