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Pair of Curtains

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of curtains titled "Pair of Curtains" by an unknown artist. The curtains are long and rectangular, side by side, with a repeating pattern of black and white illustrations. The illustrations depict scenes of people engaging in various activities, such as riding carriages, walking, and interacting with each other. The scenes are set in a landscape with trees, buildings, and other foliage. The curtains are set against a gray background. The left curtain is slightly wider than the right curtain. The illustrations on both curtains are identical in style and content.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Cotton and linen, printed
Dimensions:
599 × 602 px
Museum record:
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