Brooch

c. 1936

Kurt Melzer

Associated Names
Kurt Melzer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a brooch or decorative jewelry piece. The image presents three views of an ornate round brooch with a floral motif. Each petal of the brooch is crafted from precious metals and adorned with small gemstones or pearls. The top view showcases the brooch's design with a central gem encircled by petal shapes and pearls. The side view highlights the three-dimensional aspect of the brooch. Additionally, there is a schematic line drawing of the brooch's side profile with a scale label "TWICE ACTUAL SIZE." The piece reflects fine jewelry design with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.2 x 24.2 cm (12 5/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2314

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Kurt Melzer; lower center in black ink: TWICE ACTUAL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64592580

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