Design for an Embroidered Horizontal Border of the "Fabrique de St. Ruf"
1800â1825
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1914-21-107
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Design for an Embro Horizontal Border* from the Fabrique de Saint Ruf in Lyon, France (1800–1825) offers a glimpse into the world of early 19th-century textile design. Created as a preparatory drawing, served as a blueprint for intricate embroidery, capturing the precision required to translate artistic concepts into luxurious fabrics. Lyon's status as a global hub for silk weaving and textile innovation during the Napoleonic era and Restoration period made workshops like Saint Ruf vital to France's export-driven economy, blending craftsmanship with emerging industrial technique...