Panel c. 18th century

This 18th-century textile panel, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a delicate and repeating motif of small floral bouquets interspersed with sprigs of foliage. The design is set against a backdrop of subtle horizontal stripes, creating a sense of visual rhythm. The anonymous artist's use of vibrant hues, particularly reds and blues, against a soft, off-white ground, evokes a feeling of cheerful and refined elegance, characteristic of textile designs of the period. This artwork is an excellent example of 18th-century floral pattern textile design.