Pictorial print
Unknown Artist
ca. 1820
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 24 1/4 x W. 30 3/4 inches 61.6 x 78.1 cm
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
French or British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1913
Accession Number
13.133.16
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delightful pictorial print on cotton, dating to around 1820, transports us to a whimsical winter scene likely crafted in France or Britain. Measuring 24¼ by 30¾ inches, the fabric bursts with vivid imagery of children, men,, dogs, and horses play amid snowy landscapes—a joyful snapshot of leisure and domestic life in the early 19th century. textiles adorned homes as tablecloths, curtains, or wall hangings, blending artistry with everyday utility. Printed on cotton, this piece exemplifies the era's booming textile industry, where innovations in block and roller printing enabled intricate,...