BK-1992-15
ca. 1900 - ca. 1910
Medium
weaving
Dimensions
18; 144
About this artwork
Gift of J.C. Kroes, The Hague
Art Historical Context
This woven textile, created by Dutch artist Chris Lebeau around 1900–1910, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of early twentieth-century applied arts in the Netherlands. Measuring approximately 18 centimeters wide and 144 centimeters long, the narrow format suggests it may have served as a decorative band, scarf, or furnishing element. Lebeau, known for his versatile work across textiles, ceramics, and graphic design, brought a thoughtful approach to pattern and structure during the Art Nouveau period, when artists increasingly elevated everyday objects through intricate handmade techniques...
About the Artist
Chris Lebeau · 1878–1946
Joris Johannes Christiaan "Chris" Lebeau (1878–1945) was a Dutch artist and pivotal figure in Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements who tragically died at Dachau concentration camp. Born in Amsterdam on May 26, 1878, Lebeau became renowned for his extraordinary versatility, mastering painting, printmaking, sculpture, book arts, textile design, glasswork, theater design, and most notably, batik art. H...