Georges Fouquet Explained

Georges Fouquet (1862–1957) was a French jewelry designer best known for his Art Nouveau creations.[1]

Career

In Paris, Fouquet joined his father in the family business in 1891.[2] He took over the running of the company in 1895.[3] In 1900, he opened a new jewelry shop at 6 rue Royale in Paris, designed by the illustrator Alphonse Mucha. The interior of the shop is preserved at the Carnavalet Museum in Paris.[4] Contrary to Lalique but like Henri Vever, Georges Fouquet expressed himself through more synthetic geometric forms.[5] [6]

In 1900, Fouquet was featured at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.[7] During the event, Fouquet's collaboration with Alphonse Mucha was prominently showcased, unveiling a highly theatrical line of jewelry characterized by intricate enamel work, natural motifs, and the innovative use of materials like ivory, mother-of-pearl, and gemstones. This collection became an iconic representation of the Art Nouveau style.[8] [9]

Georges Fouquet is a fantasist, and while his creations can be associated with the Lalique school, it is not due to imitation, but rather his imaginative talent. His work is often complex and holds a foremost place in the Art Nouveau movement.[10]

He also designed jewels for French actresses such as Sarah Bernhardt.[11] Pieces of his work can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,[12] the Victoria and Albert Museum,[13] the Petit Palais.[14] The Carnavalet Museum in Paris has a recreation of the shop of Georges Fouquet [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Staff writer . Georges Fouquet. Antique Jewelry Investor. 23 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Staff writer. Biography for Georges Fouquet. Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. 23 December 2015. 23 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223192102/http://www.bmagic.org.uk/people/Georges+Fouquet. dead.
  3. Web site: - Biography - Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery Information Centre . 2024-10-18 . www.bmagic.org.uk.
  4. Web site: Staff writer . Boutique Bouquet: Installation of a space representing the interior designed by Mucha, Musée Carnavalet. 23 December 2015.
  5. Web site: Staff writer . Georges Fouquet French artisan. Britannica. 23 December 2015.
  6. Web site: Staff writer. Georges And Jean Fouquet. Primavera Gallery. 23 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224103853/http://www.primaveragallery.com/biography/fouquet-bio. 24 December 2015. dead.
  7. Web site: Staff writer . Georges Fouquet (1858-1929), Paris, after design by Mucha: Ornamental Chain with pendants (1900). Mucha Foundation. 23 December 2015.
  8. Misiorowski . Elise B. . Dirlam . Dona M. . 1986-01-01 . Art Nouveau: Jewels and Jewelers . Gems & Gemology . 22 . 4 . 209–228 . 10.5741/GEMS.22.4.209 . 0016-626X.
  9. Web site: Exploring the Fascinating World of Art Nouveau Jewelry Collecting . 2024-10-18 . DSF Antique Jewelry . en.
  10. Web site: Holme . Charles . Jul 31, 2015 . Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans . 2024-10-29 . Gutenberg . en.
  11. Web site: Staff writer . Georges Fouquet French artisan. Britannica. 23 December 2015.
  12. Web site: Staff writer . Dress ornament, 1923, Georges Fouquet (French, 1862–1957). The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 23 December 2015.
  13. Web site: Staff writer . Brooch. Victoria and Albert Museum. 23 December 2015.
  14. Web site: Staff writer . Georges Fouquet. Verbinina. 23 December 2015.
  15. Web site: Staff writer . Alphonse Mucha's Jewelry Shop at the Musée Carnavalet. Untapped Cities. 14 February 2013. 23 December 2015.

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