The Engraved Egg Watch by Denis Martinot is an egg-shaped object, taller than it is wide. The object is silver with gold accents and a gold loop at the top. The egg shape is pointy at the bottom and wider at the top, with a gold border around the top and right edges. The surface of the object is intricately engraved with various scenes and designs. The engravings are detailed and include multiple circular medallions with distinct images. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from black to gray.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 748 × 900 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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