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Mariano FortunyCirca 1907-1949

Museo del Traje, Madrid

Museo del Traje, Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Long, green rectangular piece with a design consisting of 15 vertical bands decorated with a series of small, silver lances separated by leaf motifs. There is a blue band of leaves, branches, and fruits along the top and bottom edges. The ends are finished with six bands: one green, with animal motifs and separated from the next band of leaves by a blue line; then, another blue band of leaves, branches, and fruits followed by a green line of leaves and lances; and lastly, a band of animal motifs and another with schematic motifs, both in blue. The edges are finished with a hem.

Judging by its rich materials and light weight, despite its length, it appears to be a shawl similar to the Knossos shawls he made, using decoration inspired by classic Oriental design.

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  • Title: Swatch
  • Creator: Mariano Fortuny
  • Creator Birth Date: 1871
  • Creator Death Date: 1949
  • Manufacturer: Fortuny - Palazzo Pesaro Orfei
  • Date Created: Circa 1907-1949
  • Location Created: Venecia, Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 259 x 60 cm
  • Type: Swatch
  • Original Source: CE088480
  • Rights: Museo del Traje CIPE
  • Medium: Metal, silk
Museo del Traje, Madrid

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