Woven Striped Linsey Wooley 1935 - 1942

This 'Woven Striped Linsey Wooley' was made by Clyde L. Cheney. It presents a square textile sample dominated by parallel lines and a muted color palette. The composition is structured by the interplay of the vertical blue stripes against the tightly woven brown and grey background, creating a sense of order. The regularity of the stripes and the texture invite an exploration of structuralist principles, suggesting an underlying system or code. The lines may function as signs, pointing to a broader cultural context related to textiles. We might consider the connotations of the materials themselves. The textile's subdued color and woven pattern could represent both a connection to functional design and a quiet aesthetic contemplation. The artist seems less interested in illusion and more focused on the materiality. This aligns with the modernist tendency to emphasize the inherent properties of the medium. The meaning of the artwork lies in the aesthetic experience and its references to cultural codes.