BK-1971-165
1888 - 1945
Medium
linen (material)
Dimensions
41.5; 40.5
About this artwork
hoogte 40,5 cm x breedte 41,5 cm
Art Historical Context
This small linen textile, measuring just 40.5 by 41.5 centimeters, carries the inventory designation BK-1971-165 and is associated with Dutch artist Chris Lebeau (1888–1945). Lebeau was active during a period when applied arts flourished in the Netherlands, often blending fine-art sensibilities with functional design. Works in linen from this era frequently served as samples, decorative panels, or elements within larger furnishings. Because the piece is executed on linen, it highlights the material’s longstanding importance in European textile traditions for its durability and receptive surfa...
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...