Table Cover
1915-1920 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This table cover of woven woollen plush was made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. The design has an elongated shield-shaped panel. The motif reflects the interest in so-called 'primitive art' that was generated by artists like Pablo Picasso. At the time there was a fascination with the abstract elements found in objects from unfamiliar cultures, such as African carvings. They influenced Expressionist and Cubist art.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven woollen plush |
| Brief description | Woollen plush table cover, Netherlands, 1915-1920 |
| Physical description | Woollen plush table cover with black ground and a bold symmetrical abstract design of a central elongated shield-shaped panel. The shield is decorated with various geometric devices enclosed by arcs, triangles, dots and other motifs. The design is in soft browns, pinks, pale blue, cream and black. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Summary | This table cover of woven woollen plush was made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. The design has an elongated shield-shaped panel. The motif reflects the interest in so-called 'primitive art' that was generated by artists like Pablo Picasso. At the time there was a fascination with the abstract elements found in objects from unfamiliar cultures, such as African carvings. They influenced Expressionist and Cubist art. |
| Bibliographic reference | Samuels, Charlotte. Art Deco Textiles. London : V&A Publications, 2003.
Plate 1. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.118-1980 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | August 7, 2002 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
