Three leather panels
Unknown Artist
possibly first half 17th century
Medium
Leather mounted on canvas and wooden frames
Dimensions
Overall (.3a, approximate): 22 × 29 in. (55.9 × 73.7 cm); Overall (.3b, approximate): 22 × 29 in. (55.9 × 73.7 cm); Overall (.3c, approximate): 16 × 5 1/2 in. (40.6 × 14 cm)
Classification
Natural Substances-Leatherwork
Culture
probably French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Eleanor Marquand Delanoy, Mary Marquand Hochschild and Sarnia Marquand, in memory of their father, Professor Allan Marquand, 1973
Accession Number
1973.180.3a–c
Tags
Art Historical Context
These exquisite *Three Leather Panels*, likely crafted in France during the first half of 17th century, the artistry of European leatherwork—a luxurious yet accessible medium for interior decoration. Mounted on canvas and wooden frames, the panels measure approximately 22 × 29 inches for two larger pieces (3a and 3b) and 16 × 5½ inches for the smaller one (3c). Adorned with delicate motifs of birds and flowers, they reflect the ornate Baroque taste for nature-inspired designs that brought elegance to homes and palaces. Leather panels like these were a popular alternative to costly tapestries,...