Charles Burger
Persan
2014
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Charles Burger
Persan
2014
Physical Qualities
Cotton, (.1): 130 3/8 x 53 3/4 in. (331.2 x 136.5 cm.)
(.2): 59 x 53 3/4 in. (149.9 x 136.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stiles Tuttle Colwill, Lutherville, Maryland
Object Number
2015.296
Large scale printed floral on cotton percale inspired by French “Indiennes” of the late 18th century and Indian printed/painted cottons of the 17th century, but in larger scale. Yellow ground with oriental styled floral designs printed with linear outlines and “smudged” interiors to simulate block printed designs. Colors include several shades including red/rose, green, blue-gray, lavender, natural undyed white of fabric on yellow ground.
Reference: http://charles-burger.com/img/p/1/0/0/100-thickbox_default.jpg
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2015; Stiles Tuttle Colwill, Lutherville
Inscribed: Printed in selvage on viewer’s right: “’PERSAN’ Editions [script] BURGER PARIS ©” No indication of screens or specific colors.
