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Handknotted Rug, "Composition C XII" after László Moholy-Nagy. Blue, beige

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Custom hand knotted rug based on the painting “Composition C XII” by László Moholy-Nagy. Colors: 25 custom-dyed colors. Main colors in the rug: 23 different blue shades, from midnight blue to royal blue and cornflower blue to navy. Background in beige and tan color. Material: fine New Zealand wool, with further options upon request. Quality: Hand knotted in 100 Tibetan knots per square inch. Numbered limited edition of maximum 100 fine handmade rugs with this art piece. Each rug comes with a sewn-on label with an image of the artist’s signature and numbered by hand, per order. The custom rug that we create from Moholy-Nagy’s artwork maintains its very balanced minimalistic industrial design and celebrates Bauhaus and design in your own home. This beautiful rug can also be ordered in even more luxurious materials like pure silk or mohair, as well as in plant-based materials like Tencel and linen. A combination of materials is possible as well. Production time may increase for these options, depending on material availability. Production time for this rug is between is approximately 12 weeks. For environmental reasons and to provide our full bespoke service, our rugs are always made to order. Our rugs are distinguished by being the utmost respectful and truthful handcrafted translation of the masterpiece artworks they are based on. Sustainable and certified fair-trade artisanal production. Label Step fair-trade partners. -- ABOUT LÁSZLÓ MOHOLY-NAGY: “Every period has its own optical focus.” László Moholy-Nagy László Moholy-Nagy painted Composition C XII in 1924, at the beginning of his teaching career at Bauhaus. Moholy-Nagy was an important figure in the modernist movement, and his work was highly valued by fellow artists and critics of the time. In 1937, the Museum of Modern Art in New York held a retrospective of his work, which drew critical acclaim. Renowned art critic Clement Greenberg praised Moholy-Nagy as a “central figure in the development of abstract art.” Moholy-Nagy’s art is also highly influential in terms of its impact on the energy in the room. His use of light, shadow, and abstract forms creates a dynamic and engaging visual experience that draws viewers in and stimulates their imaginations. Moholy-Nagy saw art as a way of engaging with modern life and exploring new possibilities for creativity and expression, and his innovative approach continues to inspire artists and designers to this day. His art can be found in various museums and galleries around the world. Now, it can be found in your home too, translated into a refined handmade rug from your favorite Moholy-Nagy painting. When you purchase a handmade carpet from Rug Your Life, Label STEP Fair Trade Partner, you help improve the lives of the people who created it and their families’.
  • Creator:
    (After) László Moholy-Nagy (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 73.63 in (187 cm)Length: 94.49 in (240 cm)
  • Style:
    Bauhaus (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Limited Edition)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    11-12 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9348237138972
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