Textile Design with Alternating Palmettes Decorated with Pearls Flanked by Bundles of Leaves 1840

This 1840 textile design features a repeating pattern of stylized palmettes, pearl-like accents, and leaf bundles. The design is rendered in a simple, elegant style, showcasing a rich color palette of brown and red on a beige background. The anonymous artist skillfully combines geometric and organic forms to create a visually appealing and balanced pattern, typical of textile designs in the 19th century. This small-scale design likely inspired the production of fabrics for upholstery, clothing, or other decorative applications.