Piece

Art Historical Context

This delicate 19th-century printed textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, hails from Germany and measures a modest 3⅜ × 6⅜ inches (8.6 × 16.2 cm). Adorned with intricate motifs of flowers and leaves, exemplifies the vibrant botanical designs that flourished in European decorative arts during the Industrial Revolution. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this small survivor offers a glimpse into everyday artistry. Printed textiles like this one were revolutionary in the 19th century, as ...