Floral design for printed textile
1800â1818
Classification
textile designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase from Friends of the Museum Fund
Accession Number
1957-46-38
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Louis-Albert DuBois, a Swiss artist active from 1752 to 1818, created floral design for printed textile between 1800 and1818, toward the end of his career. As a pattern intended for fabric production, it exemplifies the of artistry and industry prevalent in early 19th-century Europe. Switzerland, during this Napoleonic era, was a hub for textile innovation, with floral motifs symbolizing nature's abundance and enduring appeal in fashion and home furnishings. Though the exact medium remains unknown and research is ongoing, such designs were typically executed in ink or watercolor on paper, ser...