Art NunsNancy Edell · 1989

Textile Art
Textile
Surrealism
1989
Contemporary
86.0 x 126.0 cm
Canada Council Art Bank

Nancy Edell (1942 – 2005)Nancy Edell was an American-Canadian artist best known for her textile works of the 1980s and 1990’s, which pushed the boundaries between art and craft. Born in Omaha in 1942, Edell settled in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia in 1980. There she began to integrate the local folk tradition of rug hooking into her artistic practice, signalling a shift in her work towards a focus on women’s experience. Of particular note is her highly celebrated Art Nuns series depicting nuns devoted to the creation of art. Mora Dianne O

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About this artwork

Title: Art Nuns
Artist: Nancy Edell
Year: 1989
Original dimensions: 86.0 x 126.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Canada Council Art Bank
Movement: Surrealism
Medium type: Textile
Creative period: Rug Hooking Period

Quick Facts

Notable elements or techniques: Rug hooking, textile work
Dimensions: 86 x 126 cm
Year: 1989
Subject or theme: Nuns devoted to the creation of art
Artistic style: Surrealism, Feminist art

Questions & Answers

In what year was "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell created?

"Art Nuns" dates from 1989. The date places the work within Nancy Edell's career and its era.

Is "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Art Nuns" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

What subjects appear in "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell?

"Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell depicts: nuns, dog, cat, birds, village, table, chair.

Does the copyright of "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell allow reproductions?

The original "Art Nuns" is at the Canada Council Art Bank, and the work is still protected by copyright.

What print size of "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell fits the recommended room?

For a coffee shop, the recommended print size of "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell is large.

How old was Nancy Edell when creating "Art Nuns" in 1989?

Nancy Edell was 47 years old when creating "Art Nuns" in 1989. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1942.

Who created "Art Nuns"?

"Art Nuns" was created by Nancy Edell. The information on this page describes Nancy Edell's original work.