Chinese Figures
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William D. Frismuth
Accession Number
1911-7-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
"Chinese Figures" is a captivating textile from the Bromley Hall workshop in Middlesex, England, produced between 1774 and 1811. Attributed to Bromley Hall1712–1763), likely the founder of this esteemed printing operation, the piece falls within the classification of printed, dyed, painted textiles—a technique that combined block-printing, resist-dyeing, and hand-painting to create vibrant, intricate designs on fabric. Though the exact medium remains under study, these methods were hallmarks of Britain's burgeoning textile industry during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, often used for ...