Artist
Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954)French, 1869–1954
ManufacturerManufactured by
Alexander Smith, Inc. (American, founded 1845)American, founded 1845
CultureFrench
Titles
- Mimosa
DateDesigned 1949, manufactured 1951
PlaceFrance
MediumWool, cotton, and jute, edition 433/500
Dimensions58 × 36 1/4in. (147.3 × 92.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith, Incorporated
Object number55.95
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History"Matisse: Sculptures, Paintings, and Drawings", The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 18 - October 16, 1955.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: "This rug designed by H. Matisse and named Mimosa by him, has been woven by Alexander Smith in a limited edition of 500, of which this is number 433."
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