Textile Design with Vertical Undulating Garlands of Stylized Leaves with Offsetting Stylized Palm Leaves Separated by Vertical Undulating Garlands of Leaves and Pearls with Alternating Shuttle-Shaped Motifs 1840

This textile design from 1840, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating pattern of stylized leaves and pearls. The design utilizes a vibrant palette of maroon, orange, purple, silver, and white, creating a sense of visual depth and movement. The use of repeating motifs, reminiscent of traditional textile patterns, suggests an interest in decorative arts and a fascination with intricate details. This design, while anonymous in authorship, exemplifies the intricate and decorative patterns that were popular in the 19th century.