Toques White de Lyon Enamel Art Limoges 1988 Signed René Snowman

Limoges enamel is primarily an enamel working technique, called champlevé enamel, which appeared in the middle of the 12th century in the French town of Limoges. At the end of the 15th century, a new method of using enamel appeared in France: painted enamel. Painted enamels become the monopoly of Limousin workshops. Even today, some creators perpetuate or renew enamel production through contemporary creations. This know-how is listed in the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in France. He contributed to the integration of Limoges into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network ("Crafts and Popular Arts" category) in 2017. While many Italian artists painted their enamels on silver, Limousin enamellers adopted thin sheets of copper, a less expensive process. This process can vary depending on.