Design for an Embroidered or Woven Horizontal Border of the "Fabrique de St. Ruf"
1805â1815
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-137
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate drawing, titled *Design for an Embroidered oroven Horizontal Border of theFabrique de St."*, hails from the renowned textile manufactory Fabrique Saint Ruf in Lyon, France, dating to 1805–1815. as a preparatory sketch, it served as a blueprint for luxurious embroidered or woven borders, showcasing the precision required in high-end fabric production. Now part of the Smithsonian American Art's collection, thanks to a gift from Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, offers a glimpse into the artistry behind everyday opulence. Lyon, Europe's silk weaving capital during the Napoleonic era, was a...