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Fiber Construction

A work made of gesso, paint, and ink on cotton, plain weave; knotted linen threads.
© Lenore G. Tawney Foundation

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  • A work made of gesso, paint, and ink on cotton, plain weave; knotted linen threads.

Date:

1970s

Artist:

Lenore Tawney (American, 1907–2007)
United States, New York, New York City

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Lenore Tawney

Title

Fiber Construction

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1970–1979

Medium

Gesso, paint, and ink on cotton, plain weave; knotted linen threads

Dimensions

47.7 × 20.3 cm (18 3/4 × 8 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Katharine Kuh

Reference Number

1994.301

Copyright

© Lenore G. Tawney Foundation

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