Iris d'Eau

1897–98

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 556

Watery ripples inspire a daringly abstract ground, against which the natural curves and striations of the iris petals and leaves are captured in a gently stylized repeat pattern, in this full width of a furnishing fabric conceived by influential Parisian designer, Aubert.

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Title: Iris d'Eau
Designer: Félix Aubert (French, 1866–1940)
Manufacturer: Scheurer, Lauth & Cie.
Date: 1897–98
Culture: French, Thann, Haut-Rhin
Medium: Printed velveteen cotton
Dimensions: Overall: 41 x 33 1/2 in. (104.1 x 85.1 cm);
Framed (confirmed): 43 1/4 x 34 3/4 x 2 in. (109.9 x 88.3 x 5.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Printed
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts and funds from various donors, 2005
Object Number: 2005.33
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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