From birds and butterflies to marine life, Jean Schlumberger took the natural world in all its forms as inspiration for his jewelry designs. Join Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Mellon Collections, for a gallery talk exploring animal motifs in jewelry presented in the exhibition The Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection of Jean Schlumberger, on view through June 18, 2017.
Blue Shell (Clip), 1957, Jean Schlumberger (French, 1907–1987), 18-karat gold, platinum, diamond, fancy-colored diamond and sapphire. Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon
Cost: Free; no tickets required
3 in 30: Earth, Sea, and Sky
with Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Mellon Collections
Tue, Mar 7, 11–11:30 am & Thu, Mar 9, 6:30–7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services