Textile
ca. 1795
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Cora Ginsburg
Accession Number
1994-80-18
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite textile, produced by the French firm J.P. Me et Cie. around 1795, exemplifies innovative spirit of late 18th-century textile manufacturing. Active from 1792 to 1826, the company was part of a burgeoning industry in Europe, particularly in France, where printed fabrics became a hallmark of the post-Revolutionary era. During this time of political upheaval and neoclassical revival, textiles like this one adorned homes and wardrobes, blending artistry with emerging industrial techniques to create accessible luxury. Crafted through printing, dyeing, and painting on fabric, this pie...