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Textile with Fall Leaves

Textile with Fall Leaves

c. 1952
designer

possibly by Astrid Sampe

(Swedish, 1909–2002)
manufacturer

possibly by Nordiska Kompaniet

(Swedish, est. 1902)
Sweden, 20th century
Plain weave bleached linen, loom width, printed
Overall: 111.8 x 127 cm (44 x 50 in.)
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1953.79
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

This characteristic six-pronged leaf is seen in several of Astrid Sampe’s designs from the late 1930s.

Description

Though Sampe’s later designs often feature abstracted grids and lines, this design harkens back to the designer’s earlier motifs with soft organic shapes. The placement of leaves in this pattern follow a prevailing geometry. Always concerned with functionality and practicality, Sampe’s designs were conducive to a variety of interior purposes such as drapery and upholstery.
  • purchased from Bonniers, New York
  • Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 11, 2019-February 10, 2020).
    Design in Printed Textiles. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (April 7-September 3, 1961).
  • {{cite web|title=Textile with Fall Leaves|url=false|author=Astrid Sampe, Nordiska Kompaniet|year=c. 1952|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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