La Route de Jouy (The Road to Jouy) (Furnishing Fabric) by Delmès

La Route de Jouy (The Road to Jouy) (Furnishing Fabric) c. 1820

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print, weaving, textile

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multiple drawing in one

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pen drawing

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print

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weaving

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textile

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junji ito style

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text

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ink line art

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linework heavy

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fluid art

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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tattoo art

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doodle art

"La Route de Jouy (The Road to Jouy)" is a furnishing fabric designed by Delmès, c. 1820, and now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The fabric is a black and white print depicting a hunting scene, featuring figures on horseback pursuing a deer through a wooded landscape. The pattern showcases the "toile" style, known for its repeated imagery and detailed depictions of rural life. This piece embodies the romanticism and grandeur of the French countryside, making it a popular choice for both aristocratic and bourgeois homes of the period.

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