Jed Johnson and Jed Johnson Associates, Inc. (founded c. 1976)
Faux Bois
2003
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Linen, 32 1/4 x 57 in. (81.9 x 144.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stiles Tuttle Colwill, Lutherville, Maryland
Object Number
2015.314
Plainwoven linen textile printed with designs representing woodgrain markings on cut lumber panelling or boards. The design is printed in a light beige, two shades or a grey-green, and a darker green on a white ground. Short ends are selvages with wide unprinted areas. Long edges are cut with somewhat uneven results. Selvages have short fringe and no tightening of weaving.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2015; Stiles Tuttle Colwill, Lutherville
Inscribed: Printed on selvage: “‘FAUX BOIS’ An Exclusive Jed Johnson Design JJ © Copyright MMIV.” Four squares of color together marked: "1" [pale beige], "2" [light grey-green], "3" [dark grey green], "4" [green]
