Who created "Length"?

Length was created by Philippe de Lasalle in 1760–65.

When was "Length" created?

This artwork was created 1760–65.

What medium is "Length"?

Length is Silk, brocaded lampas with twill foundation weave.

Is "Length" in the public domain?

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

Length

Philippe de Lasalle

1760–65

Medium

Silk, brocaded lampas with twill foundation weave

Dimensions

Overall: 55 x 27 in. (139.7 x 68.6 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Woven

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of C. and H. Boehringer, 2012

Accession Number

2012.544

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...

Length

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