Textile (?) design with abstract patterns in shades of gray
Published by Fleury Chavant French
Not on view
Page of book containing 185 leaves with a collection of lithographs, aquatints, engravings, and other media, with ornamental designs published by Fleury Chavant in Paris, part of the publication "Guide du Dessinateur de l'industrie: une macédoine de dessins variés , tels que fleurs, ornemens, etc. ... Ouvrage destiné aux fabricants et dessinateurs de soieries... et Papiers Peints..." This plate contains a textile design (?) with abstract motifs made up of egg shapes, dots, and interlacing garlands made of small, semi-abstract patches, possibly imitating the patterns found on the skin or feathers of different kinds of wild animals, and executed with different shades of gray on white card.