COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MIA_.97.113.2
AMICA Library Year:
1999
Object Type:
Textiles
Creator Name:
Prelle
Creator Nationality:
European; French
Creator Role:
artist
Creator Dates/Places:
active 19th century
Creator Active Date:
19th century
Creator Name-CRT:
Prelle
Creator Name:
Gillow & Co.
Creator Nationality:
European; French
Creator Role:
manufacturer
Creator Name-CRT:
Gillow & Co.
Title:
Baroque Revival Velvet Panel
View:
Front
Creation Date:
1876
Creation Start Date:
1876
Creation End Date:
1876
Materials and Techniques:
velvet, satin
Classification Term:
velvets
Creation Place:
Lyons
Dimensions:
L.78 x W.41-1/2 in.
Component Measured:
overall, height=length
Measurement Unit:
in
AMICA Contributor:
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Owner Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ID Number:
97.113.2
Credit Line:
The Tess E. Armstrong Fund
Context:
Using historical design motifs as inspiration for contemporary expression is an age-old practice. The 19th century designers who created this fabric were inspired by the bold, baroque designs of the 18th century. This particular velvet is made up of a central panel and two border panels. The units, designed to complement each other, were made so they could accommodate a variety of room configurations.
Related Image Identifier Link:
MIA_.8350c.tif
