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 x W. 21 1/2 inches (63.5 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

44.37.7

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite chair panel, embroidered by Daniel Marot the Elder in the early 18th century exemplifies the opulent Baroque style that defined French decorative arts during the reign of Louis XIV and beyond. Marot, a Huguenot designer who fled France for the Netherlands and later England, was renowned for his intricate designs blending architectural grandeur with naturalistic motifs. Created as upholstery for high-status furniture, this silk-on-silk panel (25 x 21½ inches) would have adorned a chair in a lavish salon, showcasing the era's emphasis on luxury and symmetry. The embroidery techni...

Chair panel

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