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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-178144

Description

Fragment. Portion of grisaille landscape figure paper - young man (Watteau-like) in ribboned hat playing a lute outdoors. Alternates with medallions and woman seated (see 1972.121A).

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Closet

Additional Identification Number

1661

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

13 5/8 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1972.121B

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1972.121A

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

pastoral, leisure, music

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Landscape figures
boy
lute
ballustrade
medallion
pinecone

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