Mise-en-carte (Point-paper) 1760 - 1790

"Mise-en-carte (Point-paper)" is a floral design by Veret, created between 1760 and 1790, and currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The design features a repeating pattern of stylized flowers and leaves, executed with meticulous detail. The use of color is vibrant, with shades of pink, yellow, blue and green dominating the composition. The background grid, which likely was intended to be a guide for the weaver, adds a subtle geometric element to the design. This artwork exemplifies the intricate and delicate nature of 18th-century French design for textile production.