Sujet
Silk hanging with embroidered tree of life, 1800s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Silk hanging with embroidered tree of life, 1800s. This resplendent tree of life embroidery integrates Turkish traditions with new European styles which became increasingly fashionable during the mid 18th century. The fanciful tree projects lavish bouquets of Turkish flowers while the tree trunk is wrapped with an elaborate European-style bow, as are the meandering vines in the floral border. A professional draftsman drew the pattern with ink on the radiant yellow silk taffeta which was embroidered with at least 12 vibrant colours in chain stitch. It was most likely made in a professional workshop as a hanging for special occasions, a conspicuous symbol of beauty and wealth.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G05_134
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
54,6Mo (7,0Mo) / 32,2cm x 42,6cm / 3798 x 5029 (300dpi)