Carpet ”Pine”, sample

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1961

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 150 x 127,5 cm

Inventory numberNMK 147/1980

AcqusitionGift 1980 Kasthall AB

Other titlesTitel (sv): Matta "Pine". Prov Titel (en): Carpet ”Pine”, sample Etikett (sv): Provväv Pine, matta till Dag Hammarskjöld Biblioteket, FN, New York Etikett (en): Sample weave Pine, rug for the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, UN, New York

DescriptionDescription: In a radio programme in 1963, Astrid Sampe talked about Hammarskjöld’s involvement. Together they agreed that each continent would be represented by a kind of wood, North America by pine, Europe by oleander, Asia by cypress, Africa by olive and Australia by eucalyptus. This was neutral symbolism but also echoed Hammarskjöld’s passion for outdoor life. According to Sampe, it was the Secretary-General who specified the 14 shades of green for the rugs.

Collection

MaterialWool (Textile fibre)

TechniqueArt industry, Jacquard weave (Weaving)