Piece
Unknown Artist
late 18th century
Medium
Applied
Dimensions
L. 36 x W. 4 1/2 inches 91.4 x 11.4 cm
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase by subscription, 1909
Accession Number
09.68.228
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate "Piece" of Brussels lace, crafted by an unknown Flemish artist in the late th century, exemplifies the of European textile artistry. Measuring 36 by4½ inches (91.4 x 11.4 cm), it features intricate motifs of flowers and leaves, with exquisite precision. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts (acquired by subscription purchase in 1909 this narrow strip showcases the medium's role as both functional embellishment and standalone ornament. Brussels, a historic center of lace production in Flanders, was renowned for its needlepoint ...