Who created "Wall hanging fragment"?

Wall hanging fragment was created by Daniel Marot the Elder in first quarter 18th century.

When was "Wall hanging fragment" created?

This artwork was created first quarter 18th century.

What medium is "Wall hanging fragment"?

Wall hanging fragment is Leather, embossed, "gilded", and polychromed.

Is "Wall hanging fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Wall hanging fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Wall hanging fragment

Daniel Marot the Elder

first quarter 18th century

Medium

Leather, embossed, "gilded", and polychromed

Dimensions

23 3/4 × 18 in. (60.3 × 45.7 cm)

Classification

Natural Substances-Leatherwork

Culture

Northern Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Lady Fitch, 1934

Accession Number

34.94.1

Art Historical Context

This exquisite wall hanging fragment by Daniel Marot the Elder crafted in the first quarter of the18th century, offers a glimpse into the lavish interiors of Northern Dutch homes and palaces. Marot, a prominent French-born designer who flourished in the Netherlands, was renowned for his Baroque style, blending intricate ornamentation with elegant symmetry. Though only a fragment measuring 23¾ × 18 inches, it captures the opulence of period decorative arts, now housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative department as a gift from Lady Fitch in 1934. Fashioned f...

Wall hanging fragment

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