Sheet with six borders with vines and flower designs
late 18th–mid-19th century
Medium
Relief print (wood or metal)
Dimensions
Sheet: 14 5/16 × 17 11/16 in. (36.3 × 45 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1948
Accession Number
48.142.171
Art Historical Context
This charming sheet showcases six intricately designed borders featuring twisting vines and blooming flowers, created by the Remondini Family or an anonymous artisan during the late 18th mid-19th century Hailing from Italy's Bassano del Grappa, the Remondini workshop was renowned for producing decorative prints and papers that adorned books, furniture, and interiors, blending botanical motifs with the era's love for ornate patterns. These designs evoke the natural elegance popular in Neoclassical and Romantic periods, when floral elements symbolized abundance and harmony. Crafted as a relief ...