Exhibition of Abruzzese Art at Chieti
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A 1906 Connoisseur article by Ettore Modigliani reviewing the exhibition of Abruzzese art held at Chieti. It covers sculpture, painting, goldsmiths' work (especially Nicola da Guardiagrele), majolica from Castelli and elsewhere, and in more detail the carpet, embroidery and lace section, centred on Pescocostanzo and Aquila. Illustrations include a woollen carpet showing the siege of Troy, silk and wool embroideries, a tucked surplice with pillow lace trim, a reticilla-bordered table cloth, and pillow lace made at Aquila for Queen Margherita.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1906
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 5
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