About This Artwork

Designed by Victor Vasarely
Hungarian, 1908–1997
After a painting Entitled Zebras (1932/42)
Produced by Atelier Tabard, Frères et Soeurs
France, Aubusson

Hanging Entitled "Zebres", 1959

Cotton and wool, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
184.8 x 206.3 cm (72 3/4 x 81 1/4 in.)
Inscription (label on reverse): ZEBRES Carton de VICTOR VASARELY Édité par TABARD FRÈRES & SOEURS AUBUSSON No 682"
Gift of Mrs. James R. Getz, 1980.163

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, Agnes Allerton Gallery, "Selected Textile Acquisitions Since 1978," July 10–October 10, 1982

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

Publication History

Else Regensteiner. Geometric Design in Weaving (West Chester, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1986), pl. 4-12.




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