Piece
Unknown Artist
first half 19th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 28 1/2 x W. 18 1/2 inches (72.4 x 47.0 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Museum Accession
Accession Number
X.294
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming printed cotton textile, simply titled *Piece*, hails from France in the first half of 19th century. Measuring 28½ by 18½ inches, it exemplifies the exquisite floral motifs—vibrant flowers and delicate leaves—that were hallmarks of French decorative arts during this era. Produced by an unknown artist, it falls within the Textiles-Printed classification in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture andative Arts collection, showcasing the nation's prowess in fabric design. In the early 1800s, France led Europe in textile innovation, with printed cottons revolutionizing fa...