Upholstery panel

Daniel Marot the Elder

early 18th century

Upholstery panel by Daniel Marot the Elder

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

Tags

Human FiguresFlowers

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 ...

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