Elias Pelletreau 心地よい空間へ
感性、 ではない
ギャラリーへ
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Elias Pelletreau
Elias Pelletreau: A Southampton Silversmith’s Legacy Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810) stands as a remarkable figure in American decorative arts history—a testament to rural craftsmanship and Huguenot heritage during the formative years of the nation. Born in Southampton, Long Island, he was descended from French Protestants who had fled persecution in Europe, shaping his worldview and artistic sensibilities profoundly. His life coincided w
ith pivotal moments in colonial America, including the “Negro Plot” of 1741—a conspiracy to overthrow British rule—and witnessed the burgeoning independence movement culminating in the American Revolution. Pelletreau’s story is inextricably linked to the thriving Southampton silver trade of his era, fueled by wealthy families like the Gardiners and Tallmadges who commissioned elaborate objects reflecting their status and aspirations.…