Piece 1818

print, textile, sculpture

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

print

textile

flower

text

hand-embroidered

pattern background

organic pattern

sculpture

repetition of pattern

pattern repetition

textile design

decorative-art

imprinted textile

layered pattern

"Piece" is a printed cotton textile designed by Bannister Hall in 1818, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This piece is a prime example of "Chintz" textiles, showcasing a repeating pattern of floral motifs in a vibrant color palette of pink, red, blue and green against a beige background. The pattern is likely inspired by Chinoiserie, a popular artistic trend in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries that incorporated motifs from East Asian art and design.