Who created "Floral print"?

Floral print was created by Oberkampf Manufactory in 1770–75.

When was "Floral print" created?

This artwork was created 1770–75.

Is "Floral print" in the public domain?

Yes, Floral print is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Floral print

Oberkampf Manufactory

1770–75

Medium

Linen

Dimensions

L. 31 x W. 17 inches 78.7 x 43.2 cm

Classification

Textiles-Printed

Culture

French, Jouy-en-Josas

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William Sloane Coffin, 1926

Accession Number

26.265.89a

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

Step into the blooming elegance of 18th-century with this charming *Floral print* from Oberkampf Manuf in Jouy-en-Josas, created between 1770 and 1775. Produced on fine linen fabric measuring 31 x inches, this textile exemplifies the manufactory's mastery of copperplate printing, a revolutionary technique that allowed for intricate, multi-color floral designs on large scales. Founded by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, workshop became synonymous with "toiles dey," lightweight printed cloths that captured the refined tastes of the ancien régime. Historically, these prints emerged during the lat...

Floral print

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