Artwork
FIBRE
FIBRE is an unspecified painting by Dagobert Peche. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
*FIBRE* is a 1922 painted design by Austrian artist Dagobert Peche, whose career spanned metalwork and applied‑arts design. The work is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and exemplifies Peche’s interest in ornamental patterns that could serve both decorative and functional purposes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of a repetitive arrangement of swirling lines and delicate curves rendered in a light hue against a pale field, evoking the texture of lace or woven textile. Interspersed among the motifs are minute star‑like dots, adding a subtle ornamental flourish that suggests the interplay of light and surface.
Technique & Style
Peche employed a flat, graphic application of paint to achieve a soft, geometric aesthetic reminiscent of early twentieth‑century wallpaper and fabric designs. The restrained palette and precise line work reflect the influence of the Vienna Secession and other contemporary movements that emphasized clarity, order, and the integration of art into everyday objects.
History & Provenance
Created during a period when Peche was actively engaged in the decorative arts, *FIBRE* entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s holdings on applied design. Its acquisition underscores the institution’s commitment to representing the cross‑disciplinary practices of early modern European designers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dagobert Peche (3 April 1887, Sankt Michael/Lungau, Duchy of Salzburg – 16 April 1923, Modling) was an Austrian artist and metalworker designer.
