Embroidered and Painted Picture
Unknown Artist
ca. 1800–1830
Medium
Silk embroidered with silk thread and painted with watercolors
Dimensions
18 x 25 in. (45.7 x 63.5 cm)
Classification
Embroidered and painted picture
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Jennie T. Draper, 1922
Accession Number
22.213
Tags
About this artwork
This silk embroidered with silk thread and painted with watercolors work by Unknown Artist, titled 'Embroidered and Painted Picture' and created ca. 1800–1830, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Unknown Artist's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of The American Wing artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic value...