Red curtain panel

Brief description

Curtain panel, featuring abstract motifs on a red background, 1952. made from a fabric designed by Jacqueline Groag in 1952.

Date

1952

Dimensions

height: 1748mm
width: 1185mm

Organisation

David Whitehead Ltd.

More details

This is a large curtain panel made from a fabric designed by Jacqueline Groag in 1952 for David Whitehead Ltd. Jacqueline Groag was an influential and well-known designer in the 1950s. Her inventive designs and innovative use of colour made her designs attractive to manufacturers. During her career, she has worked with leading textile manufacturers and retailers, including the well-know British firm David Whitehead Ltd. Jacqueline Groag’s work inspired many of the designers who exhibited at the Festival of Britain in 1951. This curtain panel is a good example of her innovative design compositions and daring use of colour.

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