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Marianne Richter Gula tr det pile rug by Marianne Richter for M rta M s Fjetterstr m

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Marianne Richter -Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom

“Gula trädet” pile rug by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Documentation

Signed

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Hand-knotted wool

Dimensions

W.	77 in;	D.	47 in;
W.	195.58 cm;	D.	119.38 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent

Creation Date

mid-20th century

Description

Pile wool carpet “Gula trädet” (“Golden tree”) designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for Märta Måås-Fjetterström in 1945. Woven signature “MMF MR.” Richter was influenced by contemporary art and was a particular fan of Swiss painter Paul Klee’s work, whose sense of color and pattern was a source of inspiration for the designer.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Incollect Reference Number

333859