Iris d'Eau
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.
Artwork Details
- 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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