About This Artwork

Designed by Jean Hans Arp
French, born Germany (Alsace), 1887–1966
Produced by Atelier Tabard, Frères et Soeurs
France, Aubusson

Hanging Entitled “Ramure” (“Branches” or “Antlers”), 1950s

Cotton and wool, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
196.3 x 150.5 cm (77 1/4 X 59 1/4 in.)
Inscription (label on reverse): “RAMURE / H: 1m93 L: 1m50 / Carton de JEAN ARP / Édité par TABARD FRÈRES & SOEURS / AUBUSSON / No 1039”
Gift of Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, 1991.560

© 2008 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, “On or Off the Wall: An International Selection of Tapestries and Carpets, 1920s–1970s,” May 14, 2003–February 8, 2004




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