Piece (one of 116)

Art Historical Context

This modest yet exquisite cotton textile fragment, titled *Piece (one of )*, hails from 19th-century Germany and measures just 3 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches. Produced by an unknown artist, it exemplifies textiles from the era, likely featuring a delicate leaf motif that evokes the natural world—a common theme in decorative arts. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and housed in the Metropolitan Museum of's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, this piece is classified as a printed textile, showcasing the precision of block-printing or early mechanical techniques on fine cotton cloth. I...