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).
wallpapers
Wallpaper
Closet
1661
Unknown
France
13 5/8 x 20 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Accession
1972.121B
France
Title Accession Number 1972.121A
Block Printed
Wall Fragment
Grey
Original
Handmade
Sidewall/Fill
pastoral, leisure, music
Wove
Paper
Landscape figures
boy
lute
ballustrade
medallion
pinecone
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