When was "America" created?

This artwork was created c. 1675/1699.

What medium is "America"?

America is tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft.

Is "America" in the public domain?

Yes, America is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

America

Q: Who created "America"?

America was created by design by Lodewijck van Schoor; cartoon by Lodewijck van Schoor (figures) and Pieter Spierincx (background); woven in Brussels in an undetermined workshop in c. 1675/1699.

design by Lodewijck van Schoor; cartoon by Lodewijck van Schoor (figures) and Pieter Spierincx (background); woven in Brussels in an undetermined workshop

c. 1675/1699

America by design by Lodewijck van Schoor; cartoon by Lodewijck van Schoor (figures) and Pieter Spierincx (background); woven in Brussels in an undetermined workshop

Medium

tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft

Dimensions

overall: 341.3 x 496.6 cm (134 3/8 x 195 1/2 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Lewis Einstein

Accession Number

1950.6.1

America

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