Palempore

anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1775

The decorative motifs and the composition of this Indian chintz most likely betray the influence of the Chinese prototype. Motifs such as bamboo, peacocks, peonies, and garden rocks are traditional patterns in Chinese decorative arts. In Europe palempores were used as wall decoration. This piece is from the collection of Twickel Castle in the Province of Overijssel.

  • Artwork typebed covering, palampore
  • Object numberBK-1980-801
  • Dimensionsheight 339 cm x width 227 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Palempore

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1980-801

  • Description

    Katoenen palempore met pauwen en zwarte vogels in een bamboe-bosje. Veelkleurige sits.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Noordwest-India

  • Dating

    c. 1750 - c. 1775

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 339 cm x width 227 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the Stichting Twickel

  • Acquisition

    gift 1980

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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