Untitled (Iris)
Vivian Smith, Artist
This is one of the
watercolours
in our collection.
It was made in
London, England, Great Britain
in May 1908.
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About the Work
This
design
is
more
modern
in
style
and
possibly
an
original
design
by
Vivian
Smith
(not
taken
from
another
designer
such
as
Morris
&
Co.)
Although
it
is
similar
in
construction
to
the
fashionable
patterns
of
1908
the
conception
is
quite
original.
I
suggest
that
the
drawing
of
a
single
iris/orchid
is
probably
a
preliminary
study
for
a
repeating
design.
- Linda Parry, Research Assistant, Department of Textiles and Dress, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 22 June 1983
- Linda Parry, Research Assistant, Department of Textiles and Dress, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 22 June 1983
Measurements
Support: 383 x 280mm
Mat: 558 x 457mm
Mat: 558 x 457mm
Media
watercolour and pencil on paper
Description
Painting of a stylised iris motif. Most likely an original Vivian Smith design, possibly a preparatory study for a repeating design.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
1988/27/148