Henri-Georges Adam

…the contemporary engraver and sculptor Henri-Georges Adam, is a triptych (three panels). Until the 19th century, tapestries were often ordered in Europe by the “room” rather than by the single panel. A “room” order included not only wall hangings but also tapestry weavings to upholster furniture, cover cushions, and make…

…by the sculptor and printmaker Henri-Georges Adam (1904–67). Using only black and white, his tapestries are monumental tonal abstractions that reflect his work as an engraver. The sculptor Jean Arp (1887–1966) and the painter Victor Vasarely are other abstract designers of postwar tapestries.