Textile Design with Alternating Vertical Stripes of Zig-Zagging Pearls Over Overlapping Scales and Ovals Framed By Crowns of Laurel Leaves Placed Alternately Along an Undulating Line Adorned with Pearls and Circles 1840

This textile design from 1840, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a vibrant pattern of alternating vertical stripes of zig-zagging pearls over overlapping scales and ovals framed by crowns of laurel leaves placed alternately along an undulating line adorned with pearls and circles. The intricate design, likely intended for fabric production, reveals the artist's meticulous attention to detail and the popularity of repeating patterns in 19th-century decorative arts. The use of contrasting colors and geometric shapes contributes to the visual appeal and creates a sense of rhythm and movement within the design.