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Silk Fragment

French

Artwork Details

Silk Fragment
1780-1800
French
white, blue, and beige silk with satin weave and tabby weave with classical design
15 1/4 in. x 11 in. ( 38.74 cm x 27.9 cm )
The Paul Leroy Grigaut Memorial Collection
1972/2.239

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Description

Ivory silk with damask pattern in white and beige. Beige thread models the forms. Two classical figures suport a platform with a central vase of flowers. Two birds balance on swags on either side of the vase. On the ground, flanking the figures, is a hydria-like container and censor. An antique-inspired and balanced composition. Probably a lampas fragment

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