Textile sample
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
10 7/8 × 9 3/4 in. (27.6 × 24.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.21.36
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Textile sample* from ca. 1900, produced by the French firm J. Claude Fr & Co. with an unknown designer, captures the elegance of turn-of-the-century silk weaving Measuring 10 7/8 × 9 3/4 inches (27.6 × 24.8 cm), it exemplifies the precision of woven textiles, a classification that highlights the intricate loom techniques used to create patterns directly in the fabric. Silk, as the medium, was a symbol of luxury, prized for its lustrous sheen and versatility in fashion, upholstery, and home décor during an era of rapid industrialization and artistic innovation. Housed in the Met...
About the Artist
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