"America Paying Homage to France" 1785 - 1790
oberkampfmanufactory
themetropolitanmuseumofart
print, textile, sculpture
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tree
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multiple drawing in one
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pen drawing
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ship
# print
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human-figures
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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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linocut print
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sculpture
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human
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pen work
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decorative-art
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layered pattern
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doodle art
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intricate and detailed
This 18th-century printed cotton textile from the Oberkampf Manufactory depicts a scene of "America Paying Homage to France" with an allegorical representation of the two nations. The textile, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases a dynamic composition with ships, palm trees, and figures representing the two nations. This toile de Jouy pattern reflects the strong relationship between France and America following the American Revolutionary War, highlighting the ongoing exchange of ideas and cultural influences.
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