Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Saunier in 1750â1800.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 1750â1800.

What medium is "Fragment"?

Fragment is printed, dyed & painted textiles.

Is "Fragment" in the public domain?

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

Fragment

Saunier

1750â1800

Medium

printed, dyed & painted textiles

Classification

printed, dyed & painted textiles

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Bequest of Elinor Merrell

Accession Number

1995-50-13

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

### Fragment by Saunier (1750–1800) led in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection this *Fragment* by Saunier offers a tantalizing glimpse into late 18th-century textile artistry Created between 1750 and 1800—a period bridging the Enlightenment and early Industrial Revolution—this piece exemplifies printed, dyed, and painted textiles, techniques that transformed everyday fabrics into vibrant expressions of culture and commerce. Donated through the bequest of Elinor Merrell it highlights the Smithsonian's commitment to preserving fragments of domestic life. The medium reveals masterf...

About the Artist

Saunier (French) · 1735 –1807

French, 1735–1807

Fragment

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