Construction II (Brooch)

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: Deborah Aguado
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: silver
Mediums Description: cast, hand-polished, and hand-finished sterling silver
Classifications: Decorative Arts
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.