Don Quichotte (Don Quixote) (Furnishing Fabric) c. 1785

"Don Quichotte (Don Quixote) (Furnishing Fabric)" (c. 1785) by Jean Jacques Lagrenée is a patterned textile depicting scenes from the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes. The fabric's design, printed in red on a white background, features a recurring motif of a man in a feathered hat and armor, presumably Don Quixote, along with a shepherd or villager. The artwork is a testament to the popularity of Cervantes’s work and showcases the artistic traditions of the time, highlighting the use of narrative patterns in decorative arts. This furnishing fabric, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, would have been a common sight in homes during the late 18th century, showcasing the integration of literature and art in everyday life.