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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1835-1840

GUSN

GUSN-178605

Description

Fragment. Gothic architecture with framed views; one of a town, the second of four figures in conversation. Printed in two greens, grey and white on green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

452

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

22 3/8 x 18 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William B. De Las Casas

Accession Number

1923.544

Reference Notes

"Wallpapers of France"; Nouvel; p. 71, fig. 227

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Medieval revival

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Tracery
niches
jamb sculptures
scenery

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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