Textile sample
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
6 1/8 × 9 3/8 in. (15.6 × 23.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.21.564
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk textile sample, created 1900 by the French firm J. Claudeères & Co. with an unknown designer, captures the elegance of early 20th textile artistry. Measuring just 6 1/8 × 9 3/8 inches, this woven piece features delicate floral motifs—a hallmark of the period's decorative trends, evoking the organic exuberance of Art Nouveau influences. As a sample, it served as a promotional tool for manufacturers, showcasing intricate patterns to attract buyers in the burgeoning worlds of fashion and home furnishings. Silk's luxurious sheen and fine weave made it a premium medium, symboli...
About the Artist
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