Piece
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 8 1/2 x W. 8 1/8 inches 21.6 x 20.6 cm
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
German
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.527
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate 19th-century printed textile, simply titled *Piece*, showcases the artistry of an unknown German maker. Measuring just 8½ by 8⅛ inches (21.6 x 20.6 cm), it features intricate motifs of flowers and leaves, in vibrant patterns typical of European printed fabrics. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and housed in the Metropolitan Museum of's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, this small fragment exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of textiles classified as "Textiles-Printed." In19th-century Germany, cottons like this one were central to decorative arts, used ...