Piece
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 4 3/4 x W. 6 3/4 inches (approx.) 12.1 x 17.1 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
09.50.859
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming 19th printed cotton textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, offers a glimpse into Germany's vibrant tradition of decorative fabrics. Measuring just 4¾ by 6¾ inches (12.1 x 17.1 cm), this small swatch from an unknown artist's hand features a delicate motif of leaves, evoking the natural world in intricate patterns typical of the era's printed textiles. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it exemplifies the classification of Textiles-Printed, highlighting everyday artistry in hous...