Textile

18th century

Red ground with horizontal ribs produced by floats of secondary warps. Pattern of broadly undulating floral forms brocaded in gold thread.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Textile
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk and metallic thread Technique: plain compound cloth, brocaded
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more