Mise-en-carte (Point-paper) 1764

"Mise-en-carte (Point-paper)" is a 1764 design by L. Galy Gallien et Compe for a textile, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The design features a repeating pattern of stylized floral motifs rendered in delicate watercolor and gouache. The design is overlaid on a grid, suggesting its intended use for the production of woven or printed fabric. The vibrant colors and intricate details exemplify the Rococo style, popular during the mid-18th century.