Piece
Unknown Artist
ca. 1830
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
L. 101 1/2 x W. 22 1/2 inches (257.8 x 57.2 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Museum Accession
Accession Number
X.369
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant cotton textile panel, titled simply *Piece*, hails from Britain around 1830 and exemplifies the artistry of printed fabrics during the early Industrial Revolution. Measuring an impressive 101½ by 22½ inches, its long, narrow format suggests it was designed for use in home furnishings, such as curtains, upholstery, or even garment panels. Adorned with delicate motifs of flowers and leaves—common tags highlighting its botanical theme—the piece reflects the era's fascination with nature-inspired designs, blending Romantic sensibilities with burgeoning mass production techniques. Pri...