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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a square, wrinkled fabric banner by artist Charles. The fabric is light-colored with a darker design in the center. The design has a crown on top of a circular shape with illegible text. Decorative designs are in each corner. A long thin object extends from the bottom of the design towards the bottom of the fabric. The fabric is attached to a rod at the top and has small pieces of fabric missing in the corners.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Silk, polychromy
Culture
French
Dimensions
599 × 553 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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