Tin vase with pine cones, F. Cortesi, early twentieth century

Art nouveau artists focus on the study of nature and their interest stops in particular on pine cones. These, stylized, delicately mix the hardness of the peeling fruit with the lightness of the pine needles. Tin vase with pine cones, f. Cortesi, early twentieth century. Dimensions 26.8 X 12 cm. • The art nouveau artists were interested in the study of nature and their interest was focused on pine cones. These stylized cones delicately blend the hardness of the flaked fruit with the lightness of pine needles. Pewter vase with pine cones, f. Cortesi, early 20th century. Size 26.8 X 12 cm.