Brooch

Carlyle H. Smith, Brooch, 1952, reticulated sterling silver and lapis lazuli, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carlyle H. Smith, Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas, 1984.75
Copied Carlyle H. Smith, Brooch, 1952, reticulated sterling silver and lapis lazuli, 2 x 2 x 3⁄8 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x .8 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carlyle H. Smith, Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas, 1984.75

Artwork Details

Title
Brooch
Artist
Date
1952
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 x 2 x 3⁄8 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x .8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carlyle H. Smith, Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas
Mediums
Mediums Description
reticulated sterling silver and lapis lazuli
Classifications
Object Number
1984.75
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.75

Artwork Description

In this brooch, Carlyle H. Smith juxtaposed smooth discs of silver and lapis lazuli against a wrinkled silver setting. He used the reticulation process to create the fluid relief pattern on the background surface. Reticulation involves the fusing or melting of a metal, usually silver, to create texture.