Artwork
Snuffbox
Snuffbox is a gold portrait miniature by the Romanticist artist Noël Hardivillers. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
The Snuffbox is a work by Noël Hardivillers from 1754-55.
It's made of gold and enamel, which suggests a level of craftsmanship.
The fact that it's from this time period and made with these materials makes it interesting because it shows the skill of the artist.
You can learn more about similar works at the museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Overview
The Snuffbox, created by Noël Hardivillers between 1754 and 1755, is a gold and enamel metalwork piece, exemplifying the craftsmanship of its era.
Technique & Style
Crafted from gold and enamel, the snuffbox showcases the artist's skill in metalwork, characteristic of 18th-century luxury items.
History & Provenance
Dating to 1754-55, the piece is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection (accession number 1976.155.6).
Artist & collection
Artist
Noël Hardivillers, an 18th-century Parisian goldsmith, made snuffboxes so delicate they look like they could vanish in your palm.
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Snuffbox with views at the château of Chanteloup
Snuffbox with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia
Snuffbox with grisaille decoration of Cupid and Venus
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Snuffbox with portrait of Catherine II (1729–1796), Empress of Russia
Snuff Box with a Portrait of a Young Woman
Vază din porțelan, tip amforă, cu două anse, decorată pe un fond mov cu două medalioane, unul reprezentând portretul Elenei Ceaușescu. cel de-al doilea medalion este decorat un buchet cu flori. Pe gâtul vazei o dedicație ”Omagiu, Ianuarie 1989”. Oferită de Consiliul Național al Femeilor. Vază oferită Elenei Ceaușescu de Consiliul Național al Femeilor cu ocazia aniversării zilei de naștere, ianuarie 1989.
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