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Upholstery Fabric

A work made of linen, plain weave; block printed.

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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; block printed.

Date:

c. 1902

Artist:

Produced by the Kunstgewerbeschule Wien (Vienna, founded 1867)
Austria, Vienna

About this artwork

Vienna’s Kunstgewerbeschule, or School of Applied Arts, had many distinguished professors, including Weiner Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop) founder Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870–1956). During Hoffmann’s early years of teaching, his own work became increasingly geometric, and this fabric’s design of small triangles punctuated by circles and straight lines reflects his influence.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Kunstgewerbeschule Wien (Producer)

Title

Upholstery Fabric

Place

Vienna (Object made in:)

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Made 1892–1912

Medium

Linen, plain weave; block printed

Dimensions

105.3 × 70.7 cm (41 1/2 × 27 7/8 in.); Repeat: 6 × 2 cm (2 3/8 × 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Robert Allerton Endowment

Reference Number

1991.83.17

Extended information about this artwork

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