About This Artwork

France

Chasuble, c. 1750

Wool, 2:2 twill weave; embroidered with wool in chain and running stitches; couching and French knots
120.6 x 68.6 cm (47 1/2 x 27 in.)
Restricted gift of Mrs. John V. Farwell III, 1968.779a

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, "Raiment for the Lord's Service: A Thousand Years of Western Vestments,"
November 15, 1975–January 18, 1976

The Art Institute of Chicago, "Selected Works of Eighteenth Century French Art in the Collections of The Art Institute of Chicago," January 24–March 28, 1976

The Art Institute of Chicago, Agnes Allerton Gallery, "Vestments and Liturgical Textiles from the Permanent Collection," July 27–October 9, 1983

The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "European Textile Masterpieces from Coptic Times through the 19th Century," September 27, 1989–January 22, 1990

The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "Gloria in Excelsis Deo: Heralding a Vestment Collection," September 11, 1996–January 12, 1997

Publication History

Selected Works of 18th Century French Art in the Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 1976. No. 333, p. 210 (illus.).