In the early years of his career, Johann Christian Neuber demonstrated his extraordinary skill by crafting elaborate scenes of pastoral life, complex perspectives, and naturalistic flowers from tiny pieces of cut and polished stones.
PAST EXHIBITION
Flowers and Landscapes
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Snuffbox with a bouquet of flowers, including tulips, irises, gardenias, primroses, and forget-me-nots
Dresden, ca. 1765–70
Gold, agate, jasper, amethyst, carnelian, and lapis lazuli
Private collection
Photo Michael Bodycomb -
Snuffbox with pastoral scenes
Signed "Neuber à Dresde"
Dresden, ca. 1770–75
Gold, agate, jasper, bloodstone, carnelian, and lapis lazuli
Private collection
Photo Michael Bodycomb