Phases of The Moon
Artist
John Maxwell
(Dalbeattie, Scotland, 1905 - 1962)
AssociatedAssociated with
Dovecot Studios
(Edinburgh, Scotland, founded 1912)
Date1958
Object NameTapestry
Mediumtapestry
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall: Height: 187 cm, Width: 216.5 cm
AcquisitionThe Scottish Arts Council Bequest, 1997.
Copyright© John Maxwell
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011084
Keywords
The tapestry's central image is that of three figures in dance formation. It also features depictions of pheasants, stars and the planet saturn, as well as having an animal detail border. Dated to 1958.
More About Me
Here Maxwell provides a new meaning to dancing with the stars. In this brown and terracotta tapestry, three figures dance amongst celestial entities whilst being surrounded by earthly animals.
1950 - 1960
Angus Menmuir Neil
1970-1979
Frederick Bushe
Barbara Rae
Artist Unknown
