Object Record
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Metadata
Artist |
Thorne, Narcissa Niblack |
Title |
Majorican Kitchen |
Medium |
Decorative Miniature Arts: Thorne Room |
Date |
before 1934 |
Description |
Narcissa Niblack Thorne (Vincennes, Indiana 1882-1966 Chicago) Majorcan Kitchen, circa 1930 Miniature room 27 x 35 inches Knoxville Museum of Art, 1962 gift of the IBM Corporation Majorca is an island midway between North Africa and the southern coast of France. It is part of the Balearic Islands and was colonized by Spain. Majorca is known for its colorful pottery and glazed tiles called majolica, which have been made there since the time of the Moorish occupation. This kitchen would have been part of a farmhouse as is evidenced by the tools and the farmer's wood shoes that were to be worn outside. The arched windows and decorative tiles above the bench suggest Moorish influences. The ceiling is high to keep the room cool and the large fireplace is similar to the one in the Early American Kitchen. |
Catalog Number |
1962.09.01 |
Search Terms |
Dulin Gallery of Art Miniature works Interiors Interior decoration Interior design Dollhouses History Dioramas Women Artists |