At a Window I, Spotted Dress, Second Version, 1980
Tapestry
1978 (made), 1972 (designed)
1978 (made), 1972 (designed)
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Archie Brennan is credited with bringing about a renaissance in tapestry weaving and design in Britain. He trained as an apprentice tapestry weaver at the Edinburgh Tapestry Company, subsequently known as the Dovecot Studios. In 1958 he left to study at Edinburgh College of Art, returning to the Dovecot where he became head weaver and resident designer and artistic director from 1962-1978. In 1962 Brennan also established and developed the tapestry department in Edinburgh College of Art. Brennan's work is renowned for its humorous and decorative qualities, and often focuses on pattern and repetition. At a Window I illustrates Brennan's fascination with the idea of weaving an image of a patterned textile. The curtain, floor, dress and background tapestry are all highly patterned, featuring spots, repeating squares and zigzags. It was woven under the direction of Fiona Mathison, who succeeded Brennan as artistic director of the Dovecot Studios in 1978.
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Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven in wool and cotton |
Brief description | Tapestry of wool and cotton 'At a Window' and 'Lady in Spotted Dress', designed by Archie Brennan in 1972, made by Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, 1980 |
Physical description | Woven wool and cotton tapestry depicting a image of a young woman, standing at a window. She wears a short sleeves spotted dress with a wide brimmed hat shading her eyes. The interiors of the room are richly decorated with geometric shapes. |
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Production type | Unique |
Production | Woven under the direction of Fiona Mathison who succeeded Brennan at Artistic Director at the Dovecot. Reason For Production: Retail |
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Summary | Archie Brennan is credited with bringing about a renaissance in tapestry weaving and design in Britain. He trained as an apprentice tapestry weaver at the Edinburgh Tapestry Company, subsequently known as the Dovecot Studios. In 1958 he left to study at Edinburgh College of Art, returning to the Dovecot where he became head weaver and resident designer and artistic director from 1962-1978. In 1962 Brennan also established and developed the tapestry department in Edinburgh College of Art. Brennan's work is renowned for its humorous and decorative qualities, and often focuses on pattern and repetition. At a Window I illustrates Brennan's fascination with the idea of weaving an image of a patterned textile. The curtain, floor, dress and background tapestry are all highly patterned, featuring spots, repeating squares and zigzags. It was woven under the direction of Fiona Mathison, who succeeded Brennan as artistic director of the Dovecot Studios in 1978. |
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Accession number | T.177-1980 |
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Record created | September 16, 2006 |
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