Accession ID: |
1990.6 |
Name: |
Lovers In A Boat |
Category: |
Item |
Type: |
ArtWork |
Maker: |
Maggie Taylor |
Date: |
1989 |
Description
Maggie Taylor's 'Lovers in a Boat' is an intricate cotton tapestry, miniature in scale. The scene depicted is of a nude couple reclining in a row boat, on a body of blue water. Blue sky, green country and red flowers comprise the surrounding landscape. The work is abundant in charm and whimsy, which is characteristic of Taylor's work. The minute detail is indicative of Taylor's high level of skill in the medium of tapestry weaving.
History
National Textile Collection,
Tamworth Regional Gallery.
Significance
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist. Taylor exhibited two works in the Ninth Tamworth National Fibre Exhibition, held in 1990. These works were Lovers in a Boat and Supper for Nine, both created in 1989 and later acquired for the Tamworth Regional Gallery collection.