Chinoiserie from Nouvelle Suite de Cahiers Arabesques Chinois 1790s
jeanpillement
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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bird
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flower
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hand-embroidered
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men
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pen work
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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layered pattern
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sketchbook art
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doodle art
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marker colouring
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watercolor
"Chinoiserie from Nouvelle Suite de Cahiers Arabesques Chinois" (1790s) by Jean Pillement is a charming example of the Chinoiserie style popular in 18th-century Europe. This hand-colored etching depicts a fantastical, imaginary Chinese garden with whimsical figures, elaborate structures, and delicate floral designs. Pillement, a renowned French designer, captured the European fascination with the East through this delicate and playful composition, making it a highly sought-after piece of decorative art.
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