Wall hanging fragment

Daniel Marot the Elder

first quarter 18th century

Wall hanging fragment by Daniel Marot the Elder

Medium

Stamped, gilded and painted leather

Dimensions

9 ft. 3 3/4 in. × 24 in. (282.9 × 61 cm)

Classification

Natural Substances-Leatherwork

Culture

Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1908

Accession Number

08.171.1c

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite wall hanging fragment by Daniel Marot the Elder crafted in the first quarter of the 18 century, exemplifies the opulent Dutch decorative arts of the Baroque era. Measuring nearly 10 feet tall but only two feet wide, this surviving piece from a larger panel once adorned the walls of affluent interiors, transforming rooms into lavish displays of wealth and artistry. Marot, a leading Huguenot designer who bridged French and Dutch styles, was renowned for his intricate patterns that influenced palaces and grand homes across Europe. Made from stamped, gilded, and painted leather—a l...

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