'Blue Rose' (2023) Original Gouache Painting by Kathleen Mullaniff

Floral Textile

This work on paper is inspired by the floral pattern of a piece of Chantilly Lace.
Kathleen writes, 'Lace’ is a group of paintings derived from the structure and pattern of three samples of Chantilly Lace. The samples form part of a gift given to me by a family member, the box of textile samples dates from a collection from 1922. I was intrigued by this box of lace samples that were hidden in an attic in Edinburgh, I studied the floral patterns and used many of these to make original paintings. I used the colour blue for its link with many historical printed textiles. This work would transform an interior space bringing the past lacework ‘back to life'.

Materials used:

Gauache on paper

Details:

• Gouache painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 53.34 x 76 x 2.54cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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