Untitled (Leaf designs)
Vivian Smith, Artist
This is one of the
watercolours
in our collection.
It was made in
London, England, Great Britain
in Jun 1908.
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Object Detail
About the Work
Most
likely
these
designs
by
Vivian
Smith
are
based
on
motifs
from
wallpapers
by
Jeffrye
&
So.
or
Essex
and
Co.
both
firms
which
ran
London
showrooms.
These
designs
are
in
the
so-called
'Aesthetic'
taste,
popular
from
the
1870's,
and
are
similar
to
the
work
of
E.W.
Godwin,
one
of
the
main
exponents
of
this
style,
or
a
follower.
- Linda Parry, Research Assistant, Department of Textiles and Dress, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1983
- Linda Parry, Research Assistant, Department of Textiles and Dress, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1983
This record has related works.
Measurements
Support: 380 x 279mm
Media
watercolour and pencil on paper
Description
Painting of three stylised plant motifs.
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:
1988/27/149
