Piece 1785 - 1799

print, textile, sculpture

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

print

textile

flower

text

pattern background

abstract pattern

organic pattern

sculpture

repetition of pattern

pattern repetition

textile design

decorative-art

imprinted textile

layered pattern

"Piece" is a cotton textile produced by the Oberkampf Manufactory in France between 1785 and 1799. The textile features a repeating pattern of stylized flowers and leaves in shades of red, green, blue and white against a beige background. The design demonstrates the influence of Indian textiles on European decorative arts during this period. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistry of the Oberkampf Manufactory and the popularity of printed textiles in the late 18th century.