Construction II (Brooch)

Copied Deborah Aguado, Construction II (Brooch), ca. 1975, cast, hand-polished, and hand-finished sterling silver, 1 3⁄4 x 1 3⁄4 in. (4.5 x 4.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.145

Artwork Details

Title
Construction II (Brooch)
Artist
Date
ca. 1975
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 3⁄4 x 1 3⁄4 in. (4.5 x 4.4 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
cast, hand-polished, and hand-finished sterling silver
Classifications
Object Number
1975.145
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1975.145

Artwork Description

Construction II is an example of architectonic jewelry, which means it has a design or structure that is characteristic of architecture. Deborah Aguado set tiny pieces of silver at different angles to create a three-dimensional geometric pattern that evokes a sense of scale, despite its small size.