Medium
Silk, wool
Dimensions
(a): 11 7/8 × 6 1/2 in. (30.2 × 16.5 cm) (b): 12 3/4 × 7 1/4 in. (32.4 × 18.4 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Tapestries
Culture
French, Paris
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Edith Standen, 1999
Accession Number
1999.114.5a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
These exquisite armrest covers, woven at the renowned Manufacture Nationale des Gobel in Paris around 1766–71, exemplify the pinnacle of French 18th-century luxury textiles Crafted by designers and weavers Maurice Jacques, Tessier, and Jacquesson, the pair—measuring about 12 inches long—feature delicate floral motifs in vibrant silk and wool. Produced under royal patronage, Gobelins tapestries like these adorned the furniture of Versailles and aristocratic salons, blending artistry with opulence. The Rococo style of this period shines through in the intricate floral patterns, a hallmark of Lo...