Piece
Unknown Artist
1750–60 (?)
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
L. 73 1/2 x W. 55 1/2 inches (186.7 x 141.0 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Orme Wilson, 1959
Accession Number
59.191.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk textile piece, woven in France around 1750–1760, exemplifies the op craftsmanship of the Rococo era. Measuring an impressive 73½ by 55½ inches, it features intricate motifs of blooming flowers and lush leaves, rendered in vibrant threads that capture the period's love for nature-inspired elegance. Produced during Louis XV's reign, when silk weaving in Lyon reached its zenith, such fabrics adorned the interiors of aristocratic châteaux and fashionable salons, symbolizing luxury and refinement. The woven technique highlights advanced drawloom methods, allowing for complex, p...