Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity - in pictures

  • A bandeau by Cartier Paris, 1923. The platinum and diamond piece was a special order for Madame Ossa Ross. Photo: Cartier Collection.
    A bandeau by Cartier Paris, 1923. The platinum and diamond piece was a special order for Madame Ossa Ross. Photo: Cartier Collection.
  • The Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    The Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • A view of the 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity' installation at the Dallas Museum of Art. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    A view of the 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity' installation at the Dallas Museum of Art. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • Part of the Dallas exhibition. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Part of the Dallas exhibition. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • View of the display at Dallas Museum of Art. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    View of the display at Dallas Museum of Art. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • A bandeau from Cartier Paris, 1922, made with platinum, gold, round old, single, and rose-cut diamonds, coral beads and batons, onyx rondelles and batons, tortoiseshell, black enamel. Photo: Cartier Collection
    A bandeau from Cartier Paris, 1922, made with platinum, gold, round old, single, and rose-cut diamonds, coral beads and batons, onyx rondelles and batons, tortoiseshell, black enamel. Photo: Cartier Collection
  • A Cartier tiara from 1912 made on special order with platinum, round old and rose-cut diamonds, pear-shaped diamonds, carved rock crystal and a millegrain setting. Photo: Cartier Collection
    A Cartier tiara from 1912 made on special order with platinum, round old and rose-cut diamonds, pear-shaped diamonds, carved rock crystal and a millegrain setting. Photo: Cartier Collection
  • Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • Bazuband upper arm bracelet, Cartier Paris for Cartier London, special order, 1922. The piece features platinum and old-cut diamonds. Photo: Cartier Collection
    Bazuband upper arm bracelet, Cartier Paris for Cartier London, special order, 1922. The piece features platinum and old-cut diamonds. Photo: Cartier Collection
  • Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • Tiara, Cartier London, 1936, featuring platinum, diamonds and turquoise. Sold to The Honourable Robert Henry Brand. Photo: Cartier Collection
    Tiara, Cartier London, 1936, featuring platinum, diamonds and turquoise. Sold to The Honourable Robert Henry Brand. Photo: Cartier Collection
  • Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Installation view, 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
  • A platinum and diamond bracelet by Cartier, Paris, 1923. Photo: Cartier Collection
    A platinum and diamond bracelet by Cartier, Paris, 1923. Photo: Cartier Collection
  • Part of the Dallas installation view. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art
    Part of the Dallas installation view. Photo: Dallas Museum of Art