An artist of wide-ranging genius, René Lalique rose to become one of the central figures in France's decorative arts in the early twentieth century. His extraordinary output - including his scent bottles, vases, bowls, mascots and other statuary, is marvelously documented in this full-scale work. Includes more than 350 color photographs, many of which were never previously published.
The narrative centers on a character navigating a hospital environment, overhearing distressing conversations about illness and mortality. As he is wheeled through the building, he experiences a disconnection from the harsh realities of life-threatening conditions like melanoma, allowing him to remain just out of reach of their full emotional weight. This poignant exploration of vulnerability and the human experience highlights the tension between awareness and avoidance in the face of devastating news.
Etude sur la vie et la carrière de R.J. Lalique (1860-1945), verrier, joaillier, décorateur, représentant de l'art nouveau. Présentation de ses oeuvres marquantes et de l'évolution de ses techniques de création.