Minneapolis Institute of Art

Brocade Panel

France

Date

18th century

Medium

Silk and metallic threads, complex weave with discontinuous weft patterning

Department

European Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Always anxious to be innovative, 18th century French designers explored many decorative options and, at times, included many unusual elements in their patterns. During the second quarter of the eighteenth century, a number of designs incorporating architectural elements became popular. France, Europe

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