Before him, jewelry had only known gold, silver, pearls and precious stones... At the dawn of the Belle Époque, René Lalique preferred satin glass, the elegance of enamel, the delicacy of opal and the diaphanous transparency of moonstone. Designated as the inventor of modern jewelry by the cabinetmaker Émile Gallé, the goldsmith with golden fingers responds to the ostentatious brilliance of heavy jewelry and rivers of diamonds with the fantasy of his dazzling compositions, crystallizing a cloud of butterflies in full flight over a cascade of onyx, agates and jades. Can we therefore speak of a revolution? Maybe. Rebellion? Certainly, according to the museum that bears his name. This exhibition with the sweet scent of scandal opens the doors to this chest of wonders: a hundred jewels of unparalleled refinement cut from the stuff of the dreams of an artist in love with Art Nouveau, nature and arabesques . From sparkling curls to flamboyant brooches, from exquisite bracelets to detailed sketches, this myriad of ornaments reveals to us some of her most beautiful masterpieces like this flower tiara or this dog collar adorned with sumptuous rows of baroque pearls and a delicately carved blue pendant.

Did you know?
Extremely famous for his jewelry, René Lalique also distinguished himself... in the automotive world. In the 1920s, the artist produced several series of glass radiator caps for luxury cars, including the Rooster, the Dragonfly and Victory, a stylized female figure symbolizing speed.

Did you know?
René Lalique was a close friend of the French writer and playwright, Edmond Rostand, famous for his play Cyrano de Bergerac. The two men shared a common interest in art and poetry, and Rostand was often a model for Lalique's designs.

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LALIQUE MUSEUM
Until November 3, 2024
Rue du Hochberg, 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder