Italian town
Marquetry Panel
ca. 1920 (made)
ca. 1920 (made)
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The design represents houses clustered beneath a high crag (surmounted by buildings) with trees in the foreground, a mountain range in the background, and sky with clouds. Woods in several shades of brown are used, together with green (of different grains) and a portion stained black. The frame is of carved wooden mouldings in two bands.
Object details
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| Title | Italian town (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Various inlaid woods, enclosed in carved frame |
| Brief description | marquetry, Italian Town; British 1920 des. Sir Frank Brangwyn for Rowley |
| Physical description | The design represents houses clustered beneath a high crag (surmounted by buildings) with trees in the foreground, a mountain range in the background, and sky with clouds. Woods in several shades of brown are used, together with green (of different grains) and a portion stained black. The frame is of carved wooden mouldings in two bands. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A J ROWLEY / 'ITALIAN TOWN' / THE ROWLEY GALLERY / 140-2 CHURCH STREET / KENSINGTON W8 (Printed paper label on reverse) |
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| Accession number | CIRC.360-1976 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2008 |
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