Erik Magnussen, Grasshopper Brooch, 1907

Erik Magnussen, Grasshopper Brooch, 1907, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Silver, coral. 5 x 9 cm. Der Danske Kunstindustrimuseum, Copenhagen.

"In Magnussen's jewellery insects transform into fantastic ornaments, breaking ties with elegant French models"

Scanned and quoted from the book "Art Nouveau" by Gabriele Fahr-Becker.

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