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2020-23, Painted Textile Document
Painted Textile Document
2020-23, Painted Textile Document

Painted Textile Document

Date1770-1780
MediumSilk, paint
DimensionsOverall: 18 1/2 × 21in. (47 × 53.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Titi Halle
Object number2020-23
DescriptionA white grounded silk with blue woven stripes. The silk has trailing vines with various leaves and flowers. The flowers are painted in brilliant pinks, blues, and oranges. Everything is outlined in very heavy black paint, suggesting imitation of true Chinese made objects.