Artwork Details
- Title
- Raspberry Suite (earrings)
- Artist
- Date
- 2000
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 1 3⁄4 x 1⁄2 x 3⁄8 in. (4.6 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist in memory of Carl and Kathryn Benson, gift of Cynthia and James Stoll, and gift of Tom Gordon in loving memory of Sewell S. Gordon
- Mediums Description
- 24 karat gold cloisonne enamel set in cast and fabricated 22 karat yellow gold and 14 karat pink gold, almandine garnet cabochons and briolette cut stones and diamonds
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Object — fruit — raspberry
- Object Number
- 2003.74.2A-B
Artwork Description
Gallen Benson often creates “suites” of jewelry composed of a necklace and earrings. Although this suite has an antique, Victorian quality, the raspberry subject matter adds a whimsical twist.