Les travaux de la manufacture 1783

"Les travaux de la manufacture" (1783) by Jean-Baptiste Huet I is a wallpaper design that showcases various stages of textile production. Depicted in delicate red tones against a light background, the design portrays workers operating machinery, weaving, and dyeing fabrics, illustrating the intricate processes of textile manufacturing in 18th-century France. This wallpaper, a testament to Huet's artistic skill and the burgeoning industrial revolution, is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The design captures the spirit of the era, showcasing both the technical and artistic aspects of textile production.