Textile Design with Vertical Undulating Ribbons Framed by Garlands of Stylized Leaves and with Pearls and Dots Running Along the Middle and with Offsetting Branches with Stylized Leaves Separated by Undulating Strips of Alternating Pearls 1840

This anonymous textile design from 1840 features a repeating pattern of stylized leaves, pearls, and colorful dots. The design utilizes a stippling technique, creating a textured visual effect. The design's rhythmic arrangement of elements evokes a sense of movement and dynamism, making it a captivating example of early 19th-century decorative arts. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.