Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile panel, dating to 1760–70 and attributed to an unknown French or British weaver, exemplifies the opulent decorative arts of the mid-18th century. 21 x 20¼ inches (53.3 x 51.4 cm), it features intricate woven motifs of flowers and leaves, rendered in vibrant silks that capture the era's fascination with nature's abundance. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 9, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, classified as a woven textile. Crafted during the twilight of the Rococo style—characterized by playful, asymmet...