Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite woven silk panel, titled simply *Piece*, hails from 19th-century France and exemplifies the refined artistry of European decorative textiles. Measuring a slender 7½ x 24¼ inches (19.1 x 61.6 cm), it features delicate motifs of flowers and leaves, rendered with the precision characteristic of high-quality silk weaving. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1920, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, where it stands as a testament to the era's craftsmanship. In 19th-century France, silk production was a cornerstone of l...