Plate with octopus, ca. 1902–1904

DesignÉmile Gallé, Nancy 1846–1904 Nancy

ExecutionCristallerie Gallé à Nancy, 1846–1936

Clear glass, inclusions, partly silver-yellow stained, applied metal foil and glass powder, etched, cut, copper-wheel engraved; polished pontil-mark

(H x Ø)4,7 × 27,7 cm

Place of originNancy

Status

not on display

About the workThis plate is probably a unique piece. The distribution of the brown streaks in the glass is echoed by the etched engraving in the shape of an octopus. The engraving is barely perceptible against the unsettled background and only becomes apparent when the angle of light changes. Two sea snails and a shell have been added as glass overlays.

AccessionBequest of Gerda Koepff, 2006

Inventory numberLP 2009-59

Art Nouveau
Jugendstil
Symbolism
Animal art

Contact

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