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Partial curtain, blue-resist textile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue-resist textile titled "Partial curtain" by an unknown artist. The rectangular textile has a white background with a repeating black pattern. The pattern features peacocks and floral designs. The peacocks are depicted in various positions, some facing left and others right, with detailed feathers and bodies. The floral designs include large flowers with intricate details and smaller flowers and leaves. The pattern repeats across the textile, with a border at the bottom featuring a decorative line. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725–75
Medium
Cotton, painted and block-printed resist, dyed
Culture
Indian textile for American market
Dimensions
600 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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