Les Vendages (Furnishing Fabric) 1785

"Les Vendages (Furnishing Fabric)" is a printed cotton textile created in 1785 by the Oberkampf Manufactory, a renowned French textile producer. The design features a repeating pattern of figures engaged in the harvest of grapes, a significant agricultural activity in 18th-century France. The intricate details of the figures, the lush foliage, and the charming cottages create a picturesque scene that would have been highly desirable as a furnishing fabric in homes of the time. The fabric's meticulous craftsmanship and charming depiction of rural life are testament to the Oberkampf Manufactory's influence on the development of textile design during the late 18th century.