Fragment
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Linen and silk
Dimensions
L. 7 1/4 x W. 5 3/4 inches (18.4 x 14.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Culture
Central European
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.63
Art Historical Context
This delicate embroidered fragment, crafted in the 19th century by an unknown Central European artist, exemplifies the exquisite textile traditions of the region. Measuring just 7¼ x 5¾ inches (18.4 x 14.6 cm), it is made from linen and silk, materials prized for their durability and luster. As a classified embroidered textile in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department—acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909—it survives as a testament to the meticulous handiwork of anonymous artisans. In 19th-century Central Europe, encompassing areas like modern-da...