Silk Fragment

Accession Number
1972/2.239

Title
Silk Fragment

Artist(s)
French

Artist Nationality
French (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1780-1800

Medium & Support
white, blue, and beige silk with satin weave and tabby weave with classical design

Dimensions
15 1/4 in. x 11 in. ( 38.74 cm x 27.9 cm )

Credit Line
The Paul Leroy Grigaut Memorial Collection

Label copy
Ivory silk with damask pattern in white and beige. Beige thread models the forms. Two classical figures suport a platform with a central vase of flowers. Two birds balance on swags on either side of the vase. On the ground, flanking the figures, is a hydria-like container and censor. An antique-inspired and balanced composition. Probably a lampas fragment

Primary Object Classification
Textile

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
Birds
Vessels
flowers
silk
textiles

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