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Le Jour: T.12-1997

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Le Jour
Translated as: The Day

Maker(s)

Designer: Saint-Saens, Marc
Atelier: Picaud, Raymond

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Description

Tapestry; cotton warp and wool weft. Semi-abstract polychrome design of trees, plants, butterflies, crowned by the sun with a small bird perching on one of the rays, all against a varied blue 'sky' background. The artist's name is woven into the lower right corner.

Notes

History note: Purchased from La Demeure Gallery, Paris

Legal notes

Given by the American Friends of Cambridge University

Measurements and weight

Height: 147 cm
Width: 95 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Aubusson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs

Dating

20th Century, Mid
Circa 1950 CE - Circa 1960 CE

Components of the work

Warp composed of cotton
Weft composed of wool

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Tapestry with cotton warp and wool weft

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Le Jour/hauteur 147/largeur 95/Carton de/Marc Saint-Saens/tissé a l'Atelier/Raymond Picaud/Aubusson
  • Location: On the reverse
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12-1997
Primary reference Number: 110546

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Le Jour" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/110546 Accessed: 2024-04-24 13:43:53

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