Pendule astronomique
Description
Cuivre, cadran peint et émaillé. Globe en papier. Pendule astronomique décorée d'un globe au sommet.
About this work
The artwork titled "Pendule astronomique", attributed to Ellicott John ou Edward, is preserved at musée des arts décoratifs et du design. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: vie domestique, arts décoratifs, horlogerie. It was created using the following materials and techniques: cuivre, papier (peinture, emaillé). Its period of creation is identified as: 18th Century 3e quart.
The Conserving Museum
"Pendule astronomique" is preserved at musée des arts décoratifs et du design, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Le musée des arts décoratifs et du design conserve Pendule astronomique, oeuvre de Ellicott John ou Edward. La technique employée est : cuivre, papier (peinture, emaillé). Elle mesure Hauteur en cm 45 ; Largeur en cm 20 ; Profondeur en cm 15. Elle a été créée durant la 18e siècle 3e quart.
Creation context
Comment le contexte de la 18e siècle 3e quart a-t-il influencé la création de Pendule astronomique ? Ellicott John ou Edward travaille à cette époque dans un climat de renouveau qui irrigue sa pratique et oriente ses choix formels. Le musée des arts décoratifs et du design offre au visiteur l'occasion de saisir cette dimension contextuelle essentielle à la compréhension de l'œuvre.
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