id: 131664 accession number: 1954.254 share license status: Copyrighted url: https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.254 updated: 2023-03-09 12:47:54.689000 Bonad (Hanging Tapestry): copy of “Carl Hanson, Leksand, 1801”, 1952. Leksands Hemslöjdsforening (Swedish, est. 1904), Jobs Handtryck (Swedish, est. 1944). Plain weave linen, loom width, printed; overall: 191.1 x 135.3 cm (75 1/4 x 53 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1954.254 title: Bonad (Hanging Tapestry): copy of “Carl Hanson, Leksand, 1801” title in original language: series: series in original language: creation date: 1952 creation date earliest: 1952 creation date latest: 1952 current location: creditline: The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund copyright: --- culture: Sweden, Vastanvik, Leksand, 20th century technique: Plain weave linen, loom width, printed department: Textiles collection: Textiles type: Textile find spot: catalogue raisonne: --- CREATORS * Leksands Hemslöjdsforening (Swedish, est. 1904) - designer This regional handicrafts association was established in the Dalarana municipality Leksand in 1904. The organization largely produced textiles and ceramics based on the region’s folkloric art style. * Jobs Handtryck (Swedish, est. 1944) - manufacturer Established by Peer Jobs (1913-1989) in 1944, this Dalarna-based textile press specialized in manufacturing designs by Peer’s sisters Lisbet Jobs (1909-1961) and Ingrid “Gocken” Jobs (1914-1995). The press also collaborated with Leksand’s Handicrafts Association (Leksands Hemsljödsforening). As of 2019, the press operates out of Västanvik, Sweden. --- measurements: Overall: 191.1 x 135.3 cm (75 1/4 x 53 1/4 in.) state of the work: edition of the work: support materials: inscriptions: --- CURRENT EXHIBITIONS title: Flowers in Art opening date: 1965-06-30T04:00:00 Flowers in Art. Karamu House (organizer) (June 30-September 30, 1965). title: Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design opening date: 2019-02-11T05:00:00 Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 11, 2019-February 10, 2020). --- LEGACY EXHIBITIONS --- PROVENANCE purchased from Elizabeth Hanna Imports date: footnotes: citations: --- fun fact: This style of flower, called a kurbits, is associated with traditional folkloric painting in Sweden. digital description: The top line of text on this wall hanging reads “Carl Hanson, Leksand, year 1801,” indicating that this design is an adaption of a wall painting from 1801 by the Swedish muralist Winter Carl Hansson (1777–1805), whose work is reflected throughout Leksand homes and churches in the in the Dalarna region of Sweden. Wall hangings were used to decorate modern urban homes, reminding Swedes of their rural roots. wall description: --- RELATED WORKS --- CITATIONS --- IMAGES