Design for a Woven Border of the "Fabrique de St. Ruf"
1800–1825
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-12
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of early 19th-century French with this *Design for a Woven* from the Fabrique de Ruf, a renowned silk manufactory in Lyon France. Created between 1800 and1825, this preparatory captures the intricate patterns intended for luxurious woven borders, likely silk ribbons or trims used in fashion, furnishings, or ecclesiastical vestments. Lyon, the historic silk capital of Europe, a hub of innovation during this period, blending artisanal craftsmanship with emerging industrial techniques. As a simple yet precise drawing, the work exemplifies the meticulous design process...