Sheet with curved line and oval pattern 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century "Sheet with curved line and oval pattern" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a prime example of a block print. The design features a repeating pattern of ovals outlined in blue-green, which are dispersed on a background of wavy, vertical lines. The delicate hand-carved details of the pattern suggest that it was likely intended for fabric or wallpaper, highlighting the popularity of block printing in the 18th century.