Silver clasps with enamel by arts-and-crafts
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Silver clasps with enamel by arts-and-crafts
Silver clasps with enamel by arts-and-crafts movement designer Annie Alabaster and David Veazey.. Color plate from Charles Holmes Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, published by the Studio 1902
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Alabaster Annie Arts Clasp Crafts Enamel Fans Holme Jewellery Movement Nouveau 1902
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This color plate showcases a pair of exquisite silver clasps embellished with enamel, designed by the renowned arts-and-crafts movement artists Annie Alabaster and David Veazey. The intricate design, depicted in this image published by the Studio 1902 in Charles Holmes' Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, is a stunning example of the Art Nouveau style that dominated the British arts and crafts movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Annie Alabaster (1865-1936) and David Veazey (1865-1936) were a husband-and-wife team who collaborated on various artistic projects, including the creation of enameled jewelry. Their designs were characterized by their intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and organic forms, which were inspired by nature and the natural world. The silver clasps featured in this plate showcase Alabaster and Veazey's mastery of the enameling technique. The enamel is applied in rich, saturated colors, creating a visual texture that adds depth and dimension to the silver base. The sinuous lines and flowing forms of the design are typical of the Art Nouveau style, which emphasized organic shapes and flowing lines. The plate, published by the Studio 1902 in 1902, offers a glimpse into the innovative and artistic approach to jewelry design that was characteristic of the arts and crafts movement. The movement, which emphasized the importance of craftsmanship and the use of traditional techniques, challenged the mass-produced, industrialized jewelry of the time and instead celebrated the unique beauty of handmade objects. This color plate serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of the arts and crafts movement on jewelry design and the continued appreciation for the beauty and craftsmanship of handmade objects.
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