Piece
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 3 1/2 x W. 6 1/4 inches (approx.) 8.9 x 15.9 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
09.50.581
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate 19th-century printed cotton textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, offers a glimpse into everyday German artistry from the Victorian era. Measuring just 3½ by 6¼ inches, it features an intricate pattern of blooming flowers and lush leaves, rendered in vibrant colors typical of printed calicoes. Produced by an unknown artist, this small swatch exemplifies the precision of block-printing or roller-printing techniques that revolutionized textile production during the Industrial Revolution, making ornate designs affordable for homes and wardrobes across Europe. In the context of G...