Design for Logo
Design
20th century, 20th century (made)
20th century, 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
The original design for Le Louvre artwork does not survive, the various printed designs represent Kahan’s commercial illustration activity and his continuing connections with fashion, where he started his career. The designs were created for his lifelong friend Miss Lillian Wightman, who was founder of the Melbourne fashion boutique.
Object details
Category | |
Object type | |
Title | Design for Logo (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Printed on gloss coated paper possibly using foil blocking technique. |
Brief description | Louis Kahan; Design for a logo for Le Louvre Fashion Boutique in Melbourne, 20th century. |
Physical description | Printed design of an elaborate border around text 'Le Louvre Melbourne', in black and white. |
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Production type | Design |
Marks and inscriptions | Le Louvre
Melbourne
74 Collins Street
650 1300 |
Credit line | Given by Louis Kahan |
Summary | The original design for Le Louvre artwork does not survive, the various printed designs represent Kahan’s commercial illustration activity and his continuing connections with fashion, where he started his career. The designs were created for his lifelong friend Miss Lillian Wightman, who was founder of the Melbourne fashion boutique. |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.2741-2016 |
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Record created | August 31, 2016 |
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