Artwork Page for Mermaids and Frogs Decanter (Carafe sirènes et grenouilles)

Details / Information for Mermaids and Frogs Decanter (Carafe sirènes et grenouilles)

Mermaids and Frogs Decanter (Carafe sirènes et grenouilles)

1917

René Lalique

(French, 1860–1945)
View all records in artwork set
Culture
France, 20th century
Medium
glass
Measurements
Overall: 39 x 16.9 cm (15 3/8 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase from various donors by exchange 2011.122.a
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
221 19th Century Decorative Arts
Print
?

Did You Know?

The title of this work translates to mermaids and frogs carafe.
A glass decanter features a pear-shaped body and slender neck with a flared rim. Translucent glass is detailed with amber-brown tinting in its relief carvings. A central panel depicts three figures with human torsos and winding fish tails, flanked by vertical ridges wrapping the body. Two frogs with large eyes sit at the neck's base. The brown patina accentuates the aquatic motifs, settling into the recesses of the figures and ribs.

Mermaids and Frogs Decanter (Carafe sirènes et grenouilles)

1917

René Lalique

(French, 1860–1945)
France, 20th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork