Category: European
The Coe has nearly thirty-seven objects of European origin in our collection, ranging from items such as a French garnet pin to a Cyprus seal pendant. There’s a unique story behind each of them. This is just a small sample of what you can see at the Coe.
Cats
Name European Cats Artist: Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix Culture/People: French Place: Europe Media: Pencil on paper Dims: 15 x 19 x 1.125 in. (frame dims.) (38.1 x 48.2 x 2.8 cm). Date: n.d. Description: I collected European things starting off with a Matisse...
Programme Savoy
European Programme Savoy Artist: Archibald Knox Culture/People: Scottish Place: Scotland, Europe Media: Ink on paper Dims: 12.5 x 14.625 x .5 in. (frame dims.) (31.7 x 37.1 x 1.27 cm). Date: c. 1920 Description: In the year 2000, I was invited to participate in a...
Pin
European Fibula Artist: Unknown Culture/People: French (?) Place: Europe, southern France or northern Spain Media: Silver and garnet Dims: 1.5 x 1 in. (3.8 x 2.5 cm). Date: c. 6th century Description: Fibula is a Latin word for a common type of brooch or fastener...