Historical Printed Textile by Suzanne Roy

Historical Printed Textile c. 1939

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drawing, textile

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drawing

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water colours

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textile

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watercolour illustration

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decorative-art

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watercolor

Dimensions: overall: 33.9 x 35.5 cm (13 3/8 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 6 1/2" long

Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0

This historical printed textile, made by Suzanne Roy, uses a mix of muted and warm tones in a patterned design. What strikes me is the way she marries historical motifs with an approach that feels, well, kinda modern. Looking closely, I see how the texture of the textile peeks through the layers of ink, adding a depth that’s almost like a conversation between the past and present. The colors aren't flat. The patterns evoke a sense of repeated history, like echoes of past designs, resonating in a new context. There's something really satisfying about the way the linear details create both form and texture. The overall effect is a piece that invites you to see it as a fragment of an ongoing narrative, or a conversation between artists like Roy and someone such as William Morris, who explored similar interests in pattern and design. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about making something new, but about the remix, the echo, and the reinterpretation.

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