Piece 1770 - 1800

"Piece" is a black and white, printed cotton textile produced by the French textile workshop Lecler, Père et Fils in the late 18th century. The design features an intricate and repetitive pattern of stylized Chinoiserie scenes with figures, buildings, and exotic flora in a landscape setting. The textile would have been intended for use in interior decoration, such as upholstery or wall coverings, reflecting the fashionable interest in Eastern aesthetics during the period. The piece is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.