Panel 1876

panel, silk, textile

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

panel

silk

textile

geometric pattern

abstract pattern

organic pattern

france

repetition of pattern

intricate pattern

pattern repetition

layered pattern

funky pattern

This panel, created in 1876 by Prelle, is a beautiful example of French textile craftsmanship. The intricate pattern of flowers and foliage, rendered in a palette of gold, brown, and pink, is typical of the Rococo style, which favored elaborate ornamentation and asymmetrical designs. This piece, which now resides at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the skilled weavers who produced such intricate tapestries during the 19th century. The piece is made with silk and a blend of wool and linen. It would have likely been used as a decorative wall hanging or as a tapestry in a private home.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Using historical design motifs as inspiration for contemporary expression is an age-old practice. The 19th century designers who created this fabric were inspired by the bold, baroque designs of the 18th century. This particular velvet is made up of a central panel and two border panels. The units, designed to complement each other, were made so they could accommodate a variety of room configurations.