Scènes romaines

Scènes romaines by Oberkampf Manufactory|Bartolomeo Penelli

Medium

Cotton

Dimensions

L. 20 3/4 x W. 28 1/4 inches 52.7 x 71.8 cm

Classification

Textiles-Printed

Culture

French, Jouy-en-Josas

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1913

Accession Number

13.69.33

Tags

Musical InstrumentsMenWomenDancing

Art Historical Context

"Scènes romaines," by the renowned Oberkampf Manuf in Jouy-en-J, France, during the 19th century captures the elegance of neoclassical reverie through vibrant printed cotton. This textile panel, measuring about 21 by 28 inches, depicts lively Roman scenes featuring men and women dancing amid musical instruments evoking the grandeur of ancient festivities. Designed with input from artist Bartolomeo Penelli it exemplifies the manufactory's mastery in creating "toiles de Jouy"—iconic monochromatic prints on white cotton grounds that adorned homes across Europe and beyond. The Oberkampf Manufacto...

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