Sample
Unknown Artist
ca. 1830
Medium
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (24.8 × 29.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
French, Mulhausen
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of F. J. Schaetzel, 1919
Accession Number
19.25.5
Art Historical Context
This charming textile sample, created around 1830 by an unknown artist in Mulhausen (now Mulhouse), France, the vibrant world of 19-century printed fabrics. Measuring a modest 9¾ × 11¾ inches (24.8 × 29.8 cm), it is crafted from wool and classified as a printed textile, likely a swatch showcasing intricate patterns for potential use in clothing, furnishings, or upholstery. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it was generously gifted by F. J. Schaetzel in 1919. Mulhausen was a powerhouse of the French textile industry during the early 180...