Wallpaper
ca. 1920-1930 (produced)
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This is a typical example of 1920s wallpaper in the style then known as 'moderne' or 'modernist'. It is characterised by abstract forms indirectly inspired by Cubist painting, and by French decorative styles of the 1920s. Autumnal shades of brown and orange were preferred for sitting-rooms; blues and greens were thought more suitable for bedrooms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour print from woodblocks |
| Brief description | Length of wallpaper with abstract 'modernist' pattern, printed in shades of brown, green, buff and rust; Colour print from woodblocks; English, ca. 1920-30. |
| Physical description | Length of wallpaper with an abstract 'modernist' style pattern printed in muted shades of buff, brown, rust and turquoise. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by the Arthur Sanderson & Sons' branch of the Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd |
| Object history | Given by the Arthur Sanderson & Sons' branch of the Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Summary | This is a typical example of 1920s wallpaper in the style then known as 'moderne' or 'modernist'. It is characterised by abstract forms indirectly inspired by Cubist painting, and by French decorative styles of the 1920s. Autumnal shades of brown and orange were preferred for sitting-rooms; blues and greens were thought more suitable for bedrooms. |
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| Accession number | E.2996-1930 |
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| Record created | December 6, 2002 |
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