The Red That Colored The World
May 17, 2015 through Sep 13, 2015
As a symbol and hue, red has risen to the pinnacle of the color spectrum. Yet few know of its most prolific and enduring source: Cochineal.
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Needlework picture of an Indian princess
From Purebred Creole and Spaniard: Spaniard (de castizo y española: español),
Workshop of Francisco de Zurbarán, The Emperor Domitian on Horseback
Navajo sarape with small poncho neck slit
El Greco, The Savior (from the Apostles series)
Jacob Frères, armchair (fauteuil) from the Council Room (Salle du Conseil),
Orlando Dugi, evening gown (from the Red Collection), Detail of bodice
Orlando Dugi, evening gown (from the Red Collection)
Iran Trade Cloth (Detail)
Altar cloth and cochineal dyed wool yarn
Nicho and Santos (Niche and Saints)
Molleno, St. James, New Mexico, ca. 1805-1845
Collection of wooden of Keros, Peru, 17th c.- 18th c.
Sewing box and cover with cochineal dyed wool yarn (detail)
Chest and diamond-twill skirt fabric
Maurice Jacques, chair back upholstery panel, Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins
