Panel
Medium
Silk and gilt metal wrapped silk, satin weave with supplementary brocading wefts bound in twill interlacing and self-patterned by reversing of faces
Dimensions
148.5 × 55 cm (58 1/2 × 21 5/8 in.); Repeat: 48.6 × 17.6 cm (19 1/8 × 7 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
74709
Art Historical Context
This elegant textile panel, created by F. Schumacher & Co. in 1900, showcases the refined craftsmanship of turn-of-the-century decorative arts. Measuring 148.5 by 55 centimeters, the piece was likely intended for use in luxurious interiors, whether as upholstery, drapery, or a wall hanging. Its repeating pattern, spanning 48.6 by 17.6 centimeters, reflects thoughtful design suited to both functionality and visual appeal. The artwork employs silk combined with gilt metal-wrapped silk threads in a sophisticated satin weave. Supplementary brocading wefts, bound through twill interlacing and self...