Epergne
This epergne, or centerpiece with baskets and trays, is an exotic example of the most complex of silver forms. The maker, Thomas Pitts, specialized in these multi-purpose pieces meant to facilitate a new dining style where guests helped themselves, rather than being assisted by servants. The epergne
thomas pitts i (1653 – 1726)
Explore the works of Thomas Pitt I, a 17th-century English sculptor renowned for his portraits & religious sculptures. Discover his legacy in art history!
Muzeum Sztuki Nelson-Atkins (Kansas City, Stany Zjednoczone)
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City: rich art collection from around the world, including Asian and European. Free admission! Architecture and inspiration.
O tym dziele
- Tytuł: Epergne
- Artysta: thomas pitts i
- Rok: 1761
- Format: Landscape
- Status praw autorskich: Domena publiczna
- Lokalizacja dzieła: Muzeum Sztuki Nelson-Atkins
- Ruch: Rococo
- Słowa kluczowe: floral silverware , silver epergne , ornate silverware
- Barwa koloru: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Jasność postrzegana: brilliant


