Piece 1755 - 1775

This printed cotton textile, “Piece,” is a striking example of Chinoiserie, a style popular in 18th-century Europe that drew inspiration from East Asian art and culture. The design, created by Bromley Hall between 1755 and 1775, features a repeating pattern of stylized Chinese figures, pagodas, and trees, all rendered in a dark brown color against a pale background. The piece, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the European fascination with the exotic and the influence of trade routes on artistic expression.