Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile fragment, woven in France around 1760–70, captures the lavish spirit of the Rococo era. Measuring just 7 x 7¾ inches, it features delicate motifs of flowers and leaves, rendered with the precision of fine weaving techniques. Produced during the reign of Louis XV, when silk was a symbol of luxury and refinement, this piece likely originated from Lyon, France's renowned center for silk production, where master weavers created intricate patterns for gowns, furnishings, and upholstery. The Rococo style, flourishing in mid-18th-century Europe, emphasized ornate natural ...