Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001)
Produced by Marimekko Oy (Founded 1951)
Finland, Helsinki
Husaari (Hussar; Furnishing Fabric)
INV-5992
Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001)
Produced by Marimekko Oy (Founded 1951)
Finland, Helsinki1967
Husaari (Hussar; Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001) Produced by Marimekko Oy (Founded 1951) Finland, Helsinki →textileweaving - printed
Date
1967
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; screen printed
Dimensions
305.9 × 137.7 cm (120 1/2 × 54 1/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 76.3 cm (30 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Marimekko, Inc.
Bold diagonals dominate this furnishing fabric design named after the Hussars, lightly armed European cavalry officers who wear highly decorated uniforms. The pointed and angled geometry of the rectilinear forms conveys a sense of forward motion, as though a force of scouting soldiers astride horses were galloping ahead with speed and urgency.
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