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Vågorna (Waves)

c. 1947
(Swedish, 1916–1982)
manufacturer

Nordiska Kompaniet

(Swedish, est. 1902)
Sweden, 20th century
Plain weave bleached linen, loom width, print
Overall: 116.8 x 131.4 cm (46 x 51 3/4 in.)
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1953.78
Location: not on view
This artwork is known to be under copyright.

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This textile shows a variety of fish which are often featured in Scandinavian cuisine.

Description

Stig Lindberg’s textiles are known for their whimsical motifs. Vågorna depicts a stylized fish enveloped into a wavy stream. The vertical lines indicate this textile’s use as drapery, emphasizing its natural folds when displayed.
Vågorna (Waves)

Vågorna (Waves)

c. 1947

Stig Lindberg, Nordiska Kompaniet

(Swedish, 1916–1982), (Swedish, est. 1902)
Sweden, 20th century

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