Textile
18th century
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1962-73-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite 18th-century textile from Pourtales & Cie, a French firm renowned for luxury goods, exemplifies the opulent craftsmanship of the Ancien Régime. Produced during a golden age of French decorative arts, when Versailles set the standard for elegance, such textiles adorned the homes and wardrobes of the aristocracy. Though specific patterns and motifs await further research, its classification as a printed, dyed, and painted highlights the sophisticated multi-technique approach typical of the era. French textile production, centered in hubs like Lyon and Paris, revolutionized fabric...