Piece 1855 - 1865

"Piece" is a silk brocade textile designed by Bouvard, Burel et Cie, a French firm specializing in luxurious fabrics, between 1855 and 1865. The textile features a vibrant red background adorned with a repeating pattern of large, stylized flowers, intricately woven with gold thread. The floral motifs, a popular choice for decorative fabrics during the mid-19th century, create a rich and opulent aesthetic. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistic style of French textile production in the mid-19th century.