About This Artwork

Designed and executed by Robert D. Sailors
American, 1919–1995
United States, Florida, Cortez

Hanging Entitled "Red Doors", 1990

Nylon-wrapped-metallized-polyester film and wool, plain weave; open work
332.8-338.6 x 26.8-29.6 cm (131-133 3/8 x 10 1/2-11 5/8 in.)
Gift of Robert D. Sailors, 1991.95

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "Rooted in Chicago: Fifty Years of Textile Design Traditions," February 12–July 27, 1997

The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "Contemporary Fiber Art, A Selection from the Permanent Collection", November 3, 2010 - February 7, 2011

Publication History

Thurman, Christa C. Mayer. Rooted in Chicago: Fifty Years of Textile Design Traditions. Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Studies, 1997. p. 41. (Image)




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