Upholstery panel
early 18th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Dimensions
L. 64 1/2 x W. 50 inches (163.8 x 127 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1944
Accession Number
44.37.3
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite upholstery panel, crafted by Daniel Marot the Elder in the early 18th century exemplifies the opulent Baroque style of French decorative arts.ot, a Huguenot designer who fled religious persecution and worked across Europe—including for William III in England—was renowned for his intricate, theatrical designs blending architecture, textiles, and ornament. Created in silk on silk through masterful embroidery, this large panel (64½ x 50 inches) was likely intended for grand interiors, such as furniture coverings or wall hangings in aristocratic homes, showcasing the era's love for ...