Ellenor M. Alcorn, Associate Curator, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
In England, as in Europe, a rich display of silver was essential to the expression of power. Discover how English sovereigns from Elizabeth I to George III and their courtiers competed culturally on the international stage, commissioning silver and other luxury goods to establish their stature. Presented with the exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation.
The exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation is on view May 15, 2012--January 20, 2013 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
