Textile
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of W. and J. Sloane
Accession Number
1943-43-24-a
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile* from Petitpierre et Cie, a renowned firm based in Nantes, France ( 1770–1848), dates to around 1790, capturing the elegance of late 18th-century French craftsmanship amid the turbulence of the Revolutionary era. Nantes, a bustling Atlantic port, was a hub for textile production and global trade, making workshops like Petitpierre's vital to exporting luxurious fabrics that influenced fashion across Europe and beyond. Now part of the Smithsonian American Art's collection—thanks to a generous gift from W. and J. Sloane—this piece reflects the transatlantic exchange of art...