Textile, cupids and medallions
Dateca. 1810
Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet
OriginEurope, France
MediumCotton
Dimensions23 inches H X 24 1/8 inches W
Credit LineGift of Grace Hartshorn Westerfield
Object number1974-438,A
DescriptionTextile fragment printed in light red on white. Design consists of flying paired cupids and oval medallions hanging from ribbons and bows, with a bird in the center of the medallion and bird's nest below. Cupids are holding swagged garlands coming from beneath the medallion. Other motifs include an arrangement with bird, flower and quiver of arrows; a hunting horn; and individual fruits. The ground is printed with hearts. Part of the side repeat is missing. One selvage is present.Label TextThis textile was probably printed with an engraved roller.
ca. 1810
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