Who created "Scènes romaines"?

Scènes romaines was created by Bartolomeo Penelli|Jules Mallet in 1811.

Is "Scènes romaines" in the public domain?

Yes, Scènes romaines is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Scènes romaines

Bartolomeo Penelli|Jules Mallet

1811

Medium

Cotton

Dimensions

L. 18 1/4 x W. 24 inches (46.4 x 61.0 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Printed

Culture

French, Jouy-en-Josas

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Museum Accession

Accession Number

X.538c

Tags

InfantsMenWomen

Art Historical Context

**Scènes romaines**, vibrant printed cotton textile created in 1811 by designers Bartolomeo Penelli Jules Mallet, hails from the renowned manufactory in Jouy-en-Josas, France—the birthplace of Toile de Jouy fabrics. Measuring 18¼ x 24 inches, this piece exemplifies the intricate copperplate printing techniques perfected there, allowing for richly detailed, multi-color scenes on cotton cloth. Jouy textiles were prized for their durability and elegance, adorning everything from upholstery and curtains to fashionable garments in well-to-do European homes. The title *Scènes romaines* evokes idyll...

About the Artist

Bartolomeo Penelli|Jules Mallet ( | ) · 1750 |1750 –1850 |1850

Scènes romaines

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