Textile Design with Scattered Pearls over an Abstract Background 1840

This textile design from 1840, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features an abstract background of brown and white stippling, accented by a repeating pattern of woven lines and scattered pearls. The artist, who remains anonymous, likely created this design for use in fabric production, highlighting the enduring appeal of intricate patterns in the 19th century. This small-scale design, executed in delicate detail, showcases the craftsmanship of textile design during this era. The use of stippling, a technique involving small dots, lends a textural quality to the artwork, drawing viewers into the minute details of the design.