Design drawing for arch curtains for the Hegeler Carus House, La Salle, Illinois
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.Compared to the other design drawings for the Hegeler commission, the design for the arch curtains is rendered significantly looser in its sketch-like quality. The written note indicates that it was to be executed in blue silk lampas broché.
Artwork Details
- Title: Design drawing for arch curtains for the Hegeler Carus House, La Salle, Illinois
- Maker: George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897)
- Maker: George A. Schastey (American (born Germany), Merseburg 1839–1894 at sea)
- Designer: Design possibly by August Fiedler (1842–1903)
- Date: ca. 1880
- Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Graphite and pen and ink on wove paper
- Dimensions: 13 × 9 in. (33 × 22.9 cm)
- Credit Line: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, La Salle, Illinois
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing