Who created "Rocaille cartouche with flowers"?

Rocaille cartouche with flowers was created by Beauvais in ca. 1735–50.

When was "Rocaille cartouche with flowers" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1735–50.

What medium is "Rocaille cartouche with flowers"?

Rocaille cartouche with flowers is Wool, silk (20-22 warps per inch, 8 per cm.).

Is "Rocaille cartouche with flowers" in the public domain?

Yes, Rocaille cartouche with flowers is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rocaille cartouche with flowers

Beauvais

ca. 1735–50

Medium

Wool, silk (20-22 warps per inch, 8 per cm.)

Dimensions

11 × 6 in. (27.9 × 15.2 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Tapestries

Culture

French, probably Beauvais

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906

Accession Number

07.225.47b3

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Rocaille cartouche with flowers*, woven by the renowned Beauvais tapestry manufactory in France around 1735–50, exemplifies the playful elegance of the Rococo style. Beauvais, established in 1664, was celebrated for producing lighter, more colorful tapestries than its Lyon counterpart, often featuring floral motifs suited for fashionable interiors. The rocaille design—characterized by scrolling, shell-like forms—frames a vibrant bouquet of flowers, capturing the era's delight in nature's asymmetry and exuberance during Louis XV's reign. Crafted from wool and silk with a fine w...

Rocaille cartouche with flowers

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