Sheet with overall abstract pattern 1800 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century printed cotton textile, or chintz, features a repeating abstract pattern of stylized motifs in blue against a white background. The fabric was likely used for upholstery, clothing, or other decorative purposes. Chintz, a type of printed cotton fabric, was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this example, a testament to the widespread use and enduring appeal of this decorative textile.