Panel in the form of a Table Cover
19th century
Artists
Description
Upholstery fabric panel in the style of 1735-40, with pattern of oversized, polychromed fruit and flowers in wreaths on rose ribbed background. Technique is compound weave (brocade or lampas). Lined in linen plain weave silk.
Dimensions
155 x 107 cm (61 x 42 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, Bequest to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930.
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