Brooch and Earrings

c. 1936

Kurt Melzer

Associated Names
Kurt Melzer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of jewelry designs. The image features two intricately designed brooches. The upper design is a lozenge-shaped brooch with three teardrop-shaped pendants hanging from it and a central decorative band. The lower design is a more elongated brooch with a circular top and a longer teardrop-shaped pendant in the center, flanked by two smaller pendants. Both brooches are depicted with ornate patterns and elaborate craftsmanship. The illustrations on the right provide a schematic view emphasizing shapes and the placement of elements. The phrase "TWICE ACTUAL SIZE" is noted at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 17.6 cm (11 9/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2276


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: TWICE ACTUAL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64592578

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