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1945

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1967

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Hooked Rug, Paintings Underfoot

This is a hooked rug. It was designed by Jan Van Daalen and after Lyonel Charles Feininger. It is dated ca. 1950 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is cotton, wool, latex and its technique is uncut loops hooked through cotton substrate. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Arthur Wiesenberger and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100 x 150 cm (39 3/8 x 59 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Reverse: Paintings Underfoot No. 35 958 VD

Cite this object as

Hooked Rug, Paintings Underfoot; Designed by Jan Van Daalen; After Lyonel Charles Feininger (American, 1871 - 1956); USA; cotton, wool, latex; H x W: 100 x 150 cm (39 3/8 x 59 1/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger; 1967-66-43

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