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Contemporary abstract textile art by textile artist and feltmaker Mary-Clare Buckle - 'For Katherine' - click here to see an enlarged detail

contemporary abstract textile (fibre) art by uk textile artist and feltmaker Mary-Clare Buckle

For Katherine
size 63 x 47cm - Sold

This abstract textile art piece is dedicated to Katherine Swynford, who was the mistress and, later, wife of John of Gaunt. I became fascinated by her extraordinary life, after reading Katherine, the novel by Anya Seton. Their great grandson was Henry VII, who started the Tudor dynasty.

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