Panel
c. 1900
Medium
Silk, wild silk, and linen, satin weave with patterning wefts bound in twill interlacings; woven on loom with Jacquard attachment
Dimensions
234 × 119 cm (92 1/8 × 46 7/8 in.); Repeat: 73.8 × 29.5 cm (29 × 11 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
145457
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Panel* by René Beauclair, created around 1900, exemplifies the artistry of French textile design at the turn of the century. Woven from luxurious silk, wild silk (known for its textured, rustic sheen), and fine linen, the piece measures an impressive 234 × 119 cm, making it suitable for grand interiors like wall hangings or screens. Its repeating pattern, with a 73.8 × 29.5 cm motif, showcases the opulence of the Belle Époque, a time when decorative arts flourished amid industrial innovation. Beauclair employed advanced weaving techniques: a satin weave base for a smooth, lust...