Who created "Fragment of woven silk"?

Fragment of woven silk was created by Philippe de Lasalle in 1760–65.

When was "Fragment of woven silk" created?

This artwork was created 1760–65.

What medium is "Fragment of woven silk"?

Fragment of woven silk is Silk.

Is "Fragment of woven silk" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragment of woven silk is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragment of woven silk

Philippe de Lasalle

1760–65

Medium

Silk

Dimensions

L. 24 x W. 15 inches (61.0 x 38.1 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Woven

Culture

French, Lyons

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1938

Accession Number

38.182.31

Tags

FlowersTrees

Art Historical Context

This exquisite fragment of woven silk, by Philippe de Lasalle 1760–65, hails from Lyons, France—the epicenter of Europe's silk industry during the 18th century. Measuring 24 x 15 inches, it exemplifies the opulent textiles produced in Lyons' workshops, where skilled weavers crafted luxurious fabrics for royal courts, aristocratic gowns, and lavish furnishings. De Lasalle, a master the craft, contributed to the city's renown for intricate silk designs that blended artistry with technical innovation. The silk features delicate motifs of flowers and trees, hallmarks of French Rococo-inspired tex...

About the Artist

Philippe de Lasalle · 1723–1804

Philippe de Lasalle (1723–1804) was born on September 2 in the small town of Seyssel in the Ain department of France, the son of a local finance official. Orphaned at just one year old, he was raised by relatives and moved to Lyon at age fourteen to live with an uncle. There, he began his artistic training as an apprentice to the painter Daniel Sarrabat, a prominent Lyonnais figure known for instr...

Fragment of woven silk

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