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Chair with flora seatback
Roger Fry1913
The Courtauld Institute of Art
London, United Kingdom
Omega forniture was manifactured by commercial firms but decorated in a modern style. This chair was likely embroidered by Vanessa Bell or Winfred Gill, the Omega's young manager. Embroidery appeared on seatbacks, cushions and firescreens and was always done by the women artists.
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Details
- Title: Chair with flora seatback
- Creator: Roger Fry, Omega Workshops
- Creator Lifespan: 1866-1934
- Date Created: 1913
- Physical Dimensions: Height: 105.3 cm (chair), Width: 59.8 cm (chair), Height: 54.2 cm (seat back), Width: 37.5 cm (seat back)
- Type: Forniture
- Rights: Work in the public domain. Image: Ⓒ The Courtauld.
- External Link: Find out more about this chair The Courtauld's website
- Medium: Wool, leather and wood,
- Acquisition Credit: Mrs Marianne Rodker gift, in memory of her husband John Rodker, 1960
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