Gerd Rothmann
Index Finger

Index Finger

© Gerd Rothmann

Index Finger
Index Finger
ArtistGerman, born 1941
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Index Finger
Date2000
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1 × 1 × 3 3/8 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 8.6 cm)
Credit LineHelen Williams Drutt Collection, museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Foundation
Object number2002.4055
Not on view

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ProvenanceThe artist; acquired by Helen Williams Drutt English; purchased by MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition History"Ornament as Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 30, 2007–January 27, 2008; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, March 14–July 6, 2008; Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, August 16, 2008–January 4, 2009; Tacoma Art Museum, Washington, June 27–September 13, 2009.

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Study for "Index Finger" Brooch
Gerd Rothmann
2000
Graphite and ink on paper
2005.201
"Index Finger Print" Bracelet
Gerd Rothmann
Designed 1992, made 2004
Gold-plated silver
2005.198
"Kaugummikette" [Chewing Gum Chain] Necklace
Gerd Rothmann
1991
Gold-plated silver
2002.4053
"Mit 81 Fingerabdrücken" [With 81 Fingerprints] Neckpiece
Gerd Rothmann
Designed 1988, made 1998
Gold
2002.4054.A,.B
"Siegelring" [Signet Ring]
Gerd Rothmann
1987
Silver and gold
2002.4052
Bracelet / Pendant
Gerd Rothmann
1970–1971
Steel, acrylic, and paper
2002.4056.A,.B
With Thumb Pressure to Open
Gerd Rothmann
2004
Graphite, ink, and photocopy collage on paper
2005.203
Untitled
Gerd Rothmann
2000
Graphite, ink, and photocopy collage on paper
2005.202
Ring
9th–10th century
Gold
2004.2223
Hat Pin
Betsy King
1990
Brass, pearl, sterling silver, glass, plastic, postcard fragments, and water
2002.3852
Comb
18th–19th century
Gold, precious stones, and buffalo horn
2006.534
Pendant
18th century
Gold
2006.537