"Strings in Terracotta" Textile, circa 1945
THF802506 / "Strings in Terracotta" Textile, circa 1945
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Artifact Overview
Angelo Testa (1921-1984) was one of the first graduates of the Chicago School of Design where famed Bauhaus designer László Moholy-Nagy was one of his instructors and inspirations. In 1947, Testa opened his own design company, which created printed textiles with abstract motifs. His customers were mostly architectural firms that used his designs in their projects.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Textile fabric
Date Made
circa 1945
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed circa 1945 by Anglo Testa.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.104.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection, donated to the Stewart Collection by Dr. Michael Sze.
Material
Linen (Material)
Color
Red
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 83.75 in
Width: 50.5 in
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