Fragment Series Brooch

Copied Donald Friedlich, Fragment Series Brooch, 1991, carved, fabricated, and riveted 14k gold, sterling silver, and Brazilian slate, 1 5⁄8 x 4 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄8 in. (4.1 x 11.4 x 8.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Zack Peabody, 2000.62.10, © 2001, Donald Friedlich

Artwork Details

Title
Fragment Series Brooch
Artist
Date
1991
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 5⁄8 x 4 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄8 in. (4.1 x 11.4 x 8.0 cm)
Copyright
© 2001, Donald Friedlich
Credit Line
Gift of Zack Peabody
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved, fabricated, and riveted 14k gold, sterling silver, and Brazilian slate
Classifications
Object Number
2000.62.10
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2000.62.10

Artwork Description

This brooch is one in Donald Friedlich’s Fragment Series. In this series Friedlich selected shards of slate that pleased him, and designed brooches around them. He liked the dramatic edges of the broken slate and wanted to contrast its texture and weightiness with a delicate silver backing. Friedlich also considers the wearer’s clothing to be part of the piece and delights in knowing that the brooch will take on a different character depending on the fabric.