Textile printed with game birds by Bannister Hall

Textile printed with game birds 1810 - 1820

print, textile, sculpture

tree

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

print

bird

textile

flower

text

pattern background

abstract pattern

ethnic pattern

organic pattern

sculpture

flower pattern

repetition of pattern

pattern repetition

decorative-art

layered pattern

This textile, created by English artist Bannister Hall sometime between 1810 and 1820, showcases a vibrant, repetitive pattern of exotic birds, palm trees, and blossoms. The use of block printing, a popular technique at the time, creates a vivid display of intricate details. This textile, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of the "chinoiserie" style, which emulated Chinese and East Asian aesthetics, bringing the allure of the East to European interiors.