Piece was created by Jean-Baptiste Huet I in ca. 1788.

When was "Piece" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1788.

What medium is "Piece"?

Piece is Cotton, copperplate printed.

Is "Piece" in the public domain?

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

Piece

Jean-Baptiste Huet I

ca. 1788

Medium

Cotton, copperplate printed

Dimensions

103 x 29 1/2 in. (261.6 x 74.9 cm)

Classification

Piece

Culture

French

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Walter Thompson Company, 1936

Accession Number

36.89.1

Tags

SwansDeerElephantsHuman Figures

Art Historical Context

This vibrant cotton panel, titled *Piece* and created by French artist Jean-Baptiste Huet I 1788, exemplifies artistry of late 18th-century textile design. Measuring an impressive 103 x 29½ inches, it features a lively tableau of swans gliding on, deer in pastoral landscapes, majestic elephants, and elegant human figures, rendered in rich copperplate printing. Huet, renowned for Rococo-inspired pastoral scenes, infused his designs with a whimsical charm, blending animals and humans in idyllic harmony—a hallmark of his contributions to French decorative arts. Copperplate printing on cotton, pi...

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