Who created "Chair panel"?

Chair panel was created by Daniel Marot the Elder in early 18th century.

When was "Chair panel" created?

This artwork was created early 18th century.

Is "Chair panel" in the public domain?

Yes, Chair panel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chair panel

Daniel Marot the Elder

early 18th century

Medium

Silk on silk

Dimensions

H. 25 3/4 x W. 21 1/2 inches (65.4 x 54.6 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Embroidered

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1944

Accession Number

44.37.4

Tags

BullsWomen

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Chair Panel* by Daniel Marot the, crafted in early 18th-century France, exemplifies the grandeur of Baroque decorative arts. Measuring 25 3/4 x 21 1/2 inches, this silk-on-silk embroidered textile was designed as upholstery for high-status furniture, reflecting the opulent interiors of the French aristocracy. Marot, a Huguenot designer who fled religious persecution to work in the Netherlands and England drew inspiration from Louis XIV's Versailles, blending intricate arabesques with lively figural motifs like women and bulls—evoking pastoral or mythological themes popular in c...

Chair panel

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