Designed by Phoebe Anna Traquair
000-100-083-389-C
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Enamelled pendant
This pendant called 'Out of the Deep' was made by Phoebe Traquair in 1908.
The pendant is made of enamel with foil on copper, and set in gold. It depicts an angel rescuing a mortal soul from drowning.
Born in Dublin, Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) moved to Edinburgh in 1874 when she married Dr Ramsay Traquair. She undertook commissions for friends and clients, and her artistic talents spanned a range of materials.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-083-389-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland A.1996.16 |
| Date: |
1908
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| Material: |
Gold, enamel with foil on copper. Inscription: PAT; out of the deep; 1908
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| Dimensions: |
65 mm H x 47 mm W
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| What: |
Pendant
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| Who: |
Fine Art Society Ltd (Owner)
Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh (Owner)
Inches Carr Collection (Owner)
Phoebe Anna Traquair, Edinburgh (Maker)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Pendant entitled "Out of the Deep", gold and enamel: Scottish, Midlothian, Edinburgh, by Phoebe Traquair, 1908
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| References: |
- Elizabeth Cumming, "Phoebe Anna Traquair" (1993), National Galleries of Scotland for Scottish National Portrait Gallery, cat 116, illus p 39
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