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“Paul and Virginie” Furnishing Fabric

A work made of cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.

Date:

c. 1795

Artist:

Manufactured by Petitpierre et Cie. (French, c. 1790-1802)
Based on the story by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (French, 1737-1814)
France, Nantes

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artists

Petitpierre et Cie. (Manufacturer) , Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (Creator of work depicted)

Title

“Paul and Virginie” Furnishing Fabric, Paul et Virginie, Paul and Virginie

Places

France (Object made in), Nantes (Object made in)

Date

Made 1787-1800

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed

Dimensions

152.4 × 93.9 cm (60 × 37 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 102.2 cm (40 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Caryl Johnson

Reference Number

1955.487

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