Textile Design with Vertical Strips of Zig-Zagging Ribbons Decorated with Pearls over a Background of Overlapping Scales 1840
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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tribal design
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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naturalistic pattern
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geometric pattern
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abstract pattern
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organic pattern
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repetition of pattern
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pattern repetition
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imprinted textile
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layered pattern
This 1840 textile design, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases an intricate pattern of overlapping scales in a rich brown hue. The design is further embellished with vertical stripes of zig-zagging ribbons adorned with pearls, creating a dynamic and textural effect. The artist, unfortunately, remains anonymous, leaving us to appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship of this small-scale textile design.
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