Textile ArtsFrench19th century

Napoleon III Floral Portière, one of four

1852-1870 2nd Empire

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Multi-coloured flowers, stylized leaves etc on white ground, deep red border; nice quality. In the middle, a cluster of objects dangles from a rope. It consists of a lyre, a cornetto, a transverse flute, and flowers.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Wool and silk

Culture

French

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

287 x 105.4 cm (113 x 41 1/2 in.)

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