Piece
Unknown Artist
1750–60
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
L. 25 x W. 15 1/4 inches (63.5 x 38.7 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of The United Piece Dye Works, 1936
Accession Number
36.90.194
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk textile fragment, titled simply *Piece*, hails from France around 1750–60, a golden era for luxurious woven fabrics. Measuring 25 by 15¼ inches, it showcases the masterful artistry of an unknown weaver, with delicate rose motifs that evoke the opulent Rococo style popular in Louis XV's court. Adorning homes, garments, and furnishings, such silks were symbols of refinement and wealth, their vibrant floral patterns capturing the era's love for nature's abundance. Crafted through intricate weaving techniques, this piece highlights the technical prowess of French textile produ...