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Fry was a promoter of decorative arts, and wanted to remove the division in perception between the fine and decorative arts. In the workshop, artists produced pieces that were anonymous, signed only with the Greek letter Omega.  \r\n\r\nThe wardrobe itself is an ordinary cupboard purchased and decorated by the Omega Workshops. Stylistically, Omega rejected formal decorative schemes in favour of abstracted figurative designs, often inspired by folk art as well as by continental movements such as Fauvism and Cubism. Fry wanted works to be appreciated for their aesthetic quality and not purchased because they were produced by a popular artist.  The workshops were short-lived and a closing sale was held in June 1919.","physicalDescription":"Wardrobe, with two doors, opening at the centre. Carcass and door surrounds painted in black and yellow. Sides of the wardrobe are additionally painted with leaves. 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The workshops were short-lived and the closing sale was held in June 1919.\r\n\t[Gareth Williams, 'British Design at Home', p.107]\n\nAnother wardrobe, a bed and two corner cupboards, which are also said to have  been made for her flat, are in the V&A collection (CIRC.270 to CIRC.271-1975 and CIRC.273-1975).","historicalContext":"Probably used by Lalla Vandervelde.","briefDescription":"Wardrobe, decoration probably designed by Roger Fry, for the Omega Workshops, English, 1916","bibliographicReferences":[],"production":"","productionType":{"text":"Unique","id":"THES48864"},"contentDescription":"","contentPlaces":[],"associatedPlaces":[],"contentPerson":[],"associatedPerson":[],"contentOrganisations":[],"associatedOrganisations":[],"contentPeople":[],"associatedPeople":[],"contentEvents":[],"associatedEvents":[],"contentOthers":[{"text":"flowers","id":"x31099"}],"contentConcepts":[],"contentLiteraryRefs":[],"galleryLabels":[{"text":"WARDROBE (two door)\r\nPossibly painted by Roger Fry (British, 1866-1934) for Omega Workshops, London\r\nPainted wood\r\n1916\r\nSaid to have been part of a suite of furniture decorated for the apartment of Madame Lalla Vandervelde, the wife of the Belgian War Minister, in Rosetti Mansions, Flood Street, London. 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