Drawing
Classification
textile designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase from Friends of the Museum Fund
Accession Number
1957-46-9
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate drawing by Swiss artist Louis-Albert Duois (1752–1818), created around 1801, offers a glimpse into the world of early 19th textile design. DuBois, active during a period of neoclassical refinement and burgeoning industrial innovation in Europe, specialized in patterns that bridged fine art and practical manufacturing. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian Collection, this work exemplifies how artists contributed to Switzerland's renowned textile trade, particularly in regions like Neuchâtel where intricate motifs adorned fabrics for export. Classified as a ...