Fragment veelkleurige gebrocheerde zijde
Unknown Artist
c. 1740 - c. 1760
Medium
tabby
Dimensions
23.5; 36.7; 52.3; 0.4
About this artwork
geheel: hoogte 36,7 cm x breedte 52,3 cm (inclusief zelfkant)
Art Historical Context
### Fragment of Multicolored Brocaded Silk This exquisite fragment, titled *Fragment veelkleurige gebrocheerde zijde*, showcases the opulence of mid-18th-century textile artistry. Dating to around 1740–1760, it measures 36.7 cm high by 52.3 cm wide, including the selvage—the finished edge from the loom that preserved its structural integrity. Woven in a tabby (plain) weave, the silk features vibrant multicolored brocading, where supplementary threads create raised, patterned motifs floated over the base fabric. This technique produced luxurious, shimmering effects ideal for high-society garme...