Panel by Anonymous

Panel c. 18th century

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panel, pigment, silk, textile

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panel

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pigment

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muted colour palette

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silk

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textile

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collage layering style

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handicraft

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folk art

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hand-embroidered

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france

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watercolour bleed

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mixed medium

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mixed media

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decorative art

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watercolor

This anonymous panel, dating back to the 18th century, displays a delicate floral motif on a cream-colored background. The intricate pattern, rendered in watercolor, features delicate pink and white roses and a variety of smaller blossoms interspersed throughout the design. The small scale of the artwork suggests it was likely intended as a sample for a larger textile design, potentially for upholstery or wallpaper. The artist's keen attention to detail and naturalistic depiction of the flowers demonstrates a skilled hand, showcasing the enduring appeal of floral motifs in decorative art.

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