Drawing
1891 (made)
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A pencil drawing depicting pomegranate pattern probably copied from a 16th century Italian textile or representation of a textile in a painting.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil |
| Brief description | Drawing by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, detail of a pomegranate pattern, pencil, Great Britain, 1891 |
| Physical description | A pencil drawing depicting pomegranate pattern probably copied from a 16th century Italian textile or representation of a textile in a painting. |
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| Gallery label | Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928)
Detail of a Pomegranate Pattern, 1891
Pencil
The drawing shows a detail of a pomegranate pattern, probably copied from a 16th
century Italian textile or representation of a textile in a painting. Mackintosh would
have seen such real and painted fabrics during his travels through Italy in 1891,
when this drawing was made, as part of his Alexander Thomson Scholarship which
the young artist had won a year earlier. Mackintosh visited most of the cathedral
cities of Italy and toured the principal art collections, making many sketches afgter
historic works of art and architecture. More than merely copying the ancient
model however, Mackintosh here used an assertive pencil line to render the
pomegranate, reviving the quintessential organic character of the writhing branches,
curling leaves and blossoms that define the vegetable pattern.
Mackintosh's enthusiasm for floral motifs continued throughout his career,
informing such decorative works as textiles, designs for which are now in the
Victoria & Albert Museum.
Bought for £1,176
E.108-1994 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1994 |
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| Accession number | E.108-1994 |
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| Record created | April 1, 2009 |
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