Panel c. 18th century
anonymous
minneapolisinstituteofart
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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