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Vågorna (Waves)

c. 1947
designer

Stig Lindberg

(Swedish, 1916–1982)
manufacturer

Nordiska Kompaniet

(Swedish, est. 1902)
Culture
Sweden, 20th century
Medium
Plain weave bleached linen, loom width, print
Measurements
Overall: 116.8 x 131.4 cm (46 x 51 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1953.78
Copyright
Copyright
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
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Did You Know?

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)

c. 1947

Stig Lindberg, Nordiska Kompaniet

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

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