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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

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Ellenor M. Alcorn, Associate Curator, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses how in England, as in Europe, a rich display of silver was essential to the expression of power. Discover how English sovereigns from Elizabeth I to George III and their courtiers competed culturally on the international stage, commissioning silver and other luxury goods to establish their stature. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation, on view May 15, 2012–January 20, 2013.

Recorded October 12, 2012

 

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Standing youth with dove

Date:
18th century
Culture:
Guatemalan
Medium:
Wood, polychromed and gilded
Dimensions:
H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification:
Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964
Accession Number:
64.164.179

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