Pictorial print
18th century
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
L. 4 1/2 x W. 27 1/2 inches 11.4 x 69.9 cm
Classification
Textiles-Printed
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William Sloane Coffin, 1926
Accession Number
26.265.141
Art Historical Context
This delicate pictorial print on linen, produced by the Oberkampf Manuf in collaboration with artist Jean-Baptiste Huet I exemplifies the artistry of 18th-century textile design. Dating to the 1700s, the narrow panel—measuring just 4½ by 27½ inches—likely served as a furnishing fabric or decorative border, showcasing the manufactory's mastery of printed textiles. Oberkampf, based in Jouy-en-J, pioneered innovative printing techniques that brought affordable, vibrant motifs into French homes, blending artistry with industrial precision. Jean-Baptiste Huet I, a celebrated painter known for his ...