Textile Design with a Tiled Background of Alternating Rectangular Shapes Framed by Ribbons Decorated with Trefoils of Pearls

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

1840 Drawing

1978.671.5(21.5)

About this artwork

This artwork, titled "Textile Design with a Tiled Background of Alternating Rectangular Shapes Framed by Ribbons Decorated with Trefoils of Pearls," is a gouache drawing created by an anonymous Alsatian artist in 1840. The design features a patterned background composed of alternating rectangular shapes arranged in a diamond formation. Each shape is outlined in red and filled with rich, dark tones, accented by clusters of white trefoils resembling pearls. The overall composition is framed by ribbon-like borders that emphasize the intricate detailing of the motifs. This piece exemplifies the decorative arts of the 19th century, reflecting the period's aesthetic sensibilities and attention to ornamental design.

AI-generated description based on artwork image and available museum metadata

Similar artworks

Textile Design with a Tiled Background of Alternating Rectangular Shapes Framed by Ribbons Decorated with Pearls

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with a Checked Pattern of Intersecting Honeycomb Lines and Vertical Stripes of Pearls

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Alternating Vertical Rows of Horizontal Strings of Lozenges with Over a Striped Background

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Alternating Vertical Rows of Pearls and Lens Shapes over a Stippled Background

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Vertical Strips of Quatrefoils of Pearls Over an Abstract Background that Simulates Tie-Dye

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Vertical Rows of Alternating Lenses of Two Different Sizes Bordered by Pearls Separated by Vertical Scrolls of Ribbons Over a Stippled Background

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Alternating Shuttle-Shaped Motifs Framed by Pearls and with Offsetting Palmettes Framed by a Checked Pattern of Intersecting Zig-Zagging Diagonal Lines

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Alternating Rows of Palmettes Decorated with Lens Shapes Bordered with Pearls Separated By Undulating Vertical Scrolls of Ribbons

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Horizontal Rows of Undulating Garlands and Zig-Zagging Stiff Branches Flanked by Rosettes of Pearls Over a Stippled Background

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with a Pattern of Garlands of Stylized Leaves Splattered with Pearls Over a Stippled Background

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Vertical and Horizontal Rows of Stylized Bullet-Shaped Flowers with Pearls as Pistils, Placed Alternately Horizontally and Verticallly, and Quatrefoils Forming In-Between the Flowers

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century

Textile Design with Alternating Strips of Groups of Three Pearls Framed by Undulating Stippled Garlands

Anonymous, Alsatian, 19th century