When was "The Camel from a set of five Grotesques" created?

This artwork was created designed ca. 1688, woven ca. 1690–1711.

What medium is "The Camel from a set of five Grotesques"?

The Camel from a set of five Grotesques is Wool, silk (21-27 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.).

Is "The Camel from a set of five Grotesques" in the public domain?

Yes, The Camel from a set of five Grotesques is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Camel from a set of five Grotesques

Q: Who created "The Camel from a set of five Grotesques"?

designed ca. 1688, woven ca. 1690–1711

The Camel from a set of five Grotesques by Jean Berain|Guy Louis Vernansal the Elder|Philippe Béhagle|Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer|Beauvais|Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer

Medium

Wool, silk (21-27 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.)

Dimensions

9 ft. 10 in. × 17 ft. 4 1/2 in. (299.7 × 529.6 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Tapestries

Culture

French, Beauvais

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of John M. Schiff, 1977

Accession Number

1977.437.1

Tags

BirdsFruitDancingSphinxLeopardsFlowersAcrobatsMenWomenCamels

Art Historical Context

Step into the exuberant world of late 17th-century French arts with *The Camel from a Set Five Grotesques*, magnificent tapestry woven at the renowned Beauvais manufactory. Designed around 1688 by court artists Jean Berain, celebrated for his intricate arabesques and ornamental fantasies, alongside floral master Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer Guy Louis Vernansal Elder, and Philippe Béhagle, it was hand-woven between 1690 and 1711. Measuring nearly 10 by 17 feet, this wool-and-silk masterpiece boasts a fine weave of 21-27 warps per inch, showcasing the technical virtuosity of Beauvais weavers who produ...

The Camel from a set of five Grotesques

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