La Vie de Jeanne d'Arc (The Life of Joan of Arc) (Furnishing Fabric) after 1817

"La Vie de Jeanne d'Arc" (The Life of Joan of Arc) is a furnishing fabric designed by French artist Charles Abraham Chasselat after 1817. The fabric, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts scenes from the life of Joan of Arc, a national heroine of France. The intricate design features a repeating pattern of Joan of Arc's key moments, including her military victories and eventual capture. The design, printed in a monochrome palette, showcases Chasselat's skill in illustrating historical narratives with a sense of dramatic detail, making this fabric a compelling example of early 19th-century textile design.