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Panel, blue-resist textile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a panel of blue-resist textile by an unknown artist. The panel features a black and white design on a square-shaped textile. The design consists of a repeating pattern of floral and leaf-like shapes in black and gray, with white spaces in between. The shapes are intricate and curved, with some featuring dots or other details. The background of the textile is white, providing contrast to the black and gray patterns. There are handwritten notes at the bottom of the panel. The overall effect is one of intricate, detailed design.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725–75
Medium
Cotton, painted and block-printed resist, dyed
Culture
Indian textile for American market
Dimensions
492 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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