Length 1752
annamariagarthwaite
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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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