Length by Anna Maria Garthwaite
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textile, sculpture

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pattern heavy

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natural stone pattern

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textile

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flower

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text

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pattern background

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abstract pattern

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organic pattern

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sculpture

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pattern repetition

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textile design

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decorative-art

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imprinted textile

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layered pattern

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combined pattern

This intricate 18th-century textile, "Length", was created by the English artist Anna Maria Garthwaite in 1752. The design is characterized by a delicate, repeating pattern of stylized floral motifs in off-white, woven into a blue background. The overall effect is one of elegant simplicity and refinement, reflecting the Rococo style that was popular during Garthwaite's time. "Length" exemplifies Garthwaite's signature technique of using a single color to achieve an illusion of depth and texture, making it a beautiful example of 18th-century woven design.

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