The use of traditional Chinese motifs, or of Western motifs rendered in a Chinese style, was common in Western art and design from the 18th century onward. Works that incorporated these elements, known as "chinoiserie," remained popular throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Probably French maker
Length with Chinoiserie Motifs
before 1918
Silk; damask

Gift of Edward Cella
1999.7.4

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