Piece
Unknown Artist
late 19th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 24 1/2 x W. 9 3/4 inches 62.2 x 24.8 cm
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
Russian
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
36.90.737
Art Historical Context
This elegant printed cotton textile, simply titled *Piece*, hails from late 19-century Russia and exemplifies the artistry of the era's burgeoning textile industry. Measuring 24½ by 9¾ inches (62.2 x 24.8 cm), it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, where it is among printed textiles. Donated in 1936 by The United Piece Dye Works, fragment offers a glimpse into Russian craftsmanship during a time of rapid industrialization and cultural flourishing under the Tsars. Printed on cotton—a versatile and affordable medium—the piece highlights adva...