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This rug is part of a large group inspired by Persian medallion rugs. As with many of the imported prototypes, this example contains animal motifs, including birds and leopards. Traditionally attributed to Portugal, this group may contain some rugs of Spanish origin. Regardless of their exact origin, the rugs are embroidered rather than woven. To create the elaborate pattern, wool yarns were sewn onto a linen ground. This technique was used in various parts of Europe. The Reves Collection contains another example (1985.R.88) featuring a central medallion that is thought to have been made in southwest France during the 17th century.
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Dallas Museum of Art, Decorative Arts Highlights from the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection (Dallas, Texas: Dallas Museum of Art, 1995), 34.
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- There are several letters (dated 1976) in the object file in French from Tarica Ltd. located in Paris addressed to Emery Reves in regard to this rug and 1985.R.108.
- There are two letters from Marino Dall'Oglio of Milan, Italy (dated November 1982) in regard to exhibiting this rug.
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Until 1985: Emery Reves (1904-1983) and Wendy Reves (1916-2007) (owned jointly), La Pausa, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France [1]
From 1985: Dallas Museum of Art, The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, gift of Wendy Reves (1916-2007) [1]
[1] According to: Olivier Meslay and Martha MacLeod, From Chanel to Reves (Dallas, Texas: Dallas Museum of Art, 2015), 4-5.
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General Description
This rug is part of a large group inspired by Persian medallion rugs. As with many of the imported prototypes, this example contains animal motifs, including birds and leopards. Traditionally attributed to Portugal, this group may contain some rugs of Spanish origin. Regardless of their exact origin, the rugs are embroidered rather than woven. To create the elaborate pattern, wool yarns were sewn onto a linen ground. This technique was used in various parts of Europe. The Reves Collection contains another example (1985.R.88) featuring a central medallion that is thought to have been made in southwest France during the 17th century.
Excerpt from
Dallas Museum of Art, Decorative Arts Highlights from the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection (Dallas, Texas: Dallas Museum of Art, 1995), 34.
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Notes
TMS Updates
place of origin
provenance
bibliography
- There are several letters (dated 1976) in the object file in French from Tarica Ltd. located in Paris addressed to Emery Reves in regard to this rug and 1985.R.108.
- There are two letters from Marino Dall'Oglio of Milan, Italy (dated November 1982) in regard to exhibiting this rug.
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
Until 1985: Emery Reves (1904-1983) and Wendy Reves (1916-2007) (owned jointly), La Pausa, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France [1]
From 1985: Dallas Museum of Art, The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, gift of Wendy Reves (1916-2007) [1]
[1] According to: Olivier Meslay and Martha MacLeod, From Chanel to Reves (Dallas, Texas: Dallas Museum of Art, 2015), 4-5.
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