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Coquillages (Shells)

Coquillages (Shells)

early 1900s

designer

Raoul Dufy

(French, 1877–1953)

Patterned weave, Jacquard loom; silk

Overall: 238.8 x 102.9 cm (94 x 40 1/2 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1926.558

Location

Did you know?

This textile was designed by the French painter Raoul Dufy (1877-1953).

Description

Displayed at the 1925 world's fair in Paris then in an associated traveling exhibition that toured American museums the following year, this textile design illustrates a modern, abstracted approach to depicting flora and fauna.

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Collection: 
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Department: 
Textiles
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