Fragment

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Fragment*, a woven textile from 19th-century Germany, offers a glimpse into the refined world of European decorative arts.ed from silk and cotton, it measures a modest 9½ x 8½ inches (24.1 x 21.6 cm), suggesting it is a surviving piece of a larger fabric—perhaps used for upholstery, clothing, or ecclesiastical vestments. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of German textile production during an era of rapid industrialization. The use ...