"Les Jardins Francais" Wallpaper Fragment

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1836-1837

GUSN

GUSN-243702

Description

Framed wallpaper panel of "Les Jardins Francais." Fragment of panel 16. Scene of several black women in a garden near a stream. Plain wood frame, painted green.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
scenic wallpapers
wallpapers
painting (image-making)
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Le Pelite Decor/by/Joseph Dufour/2nd edition in 1830". (Ink inscription. Thiswall paper made by Zuber, possibly 1836-1837 edition.)
The Fenway Art Center / Opposite Prudential Center / 50 Gloucester Street / Boston, Massachusetts 02115 / (617) 536-0127 / Giragos Der Garabedian / Richard Der Garabedian (Framer's label)
Giragos Der Garabedian / Richard Der Garabedian / The Fenway Art Center / Opposite Prudential Center / 50 Gloucester Street / (617) 536-0127 Boston, Massachusetts 02115 (Framer's business card)

Pattern

Les Jardins Francais

Additional Identification Number

106.7

Maker

Zuber & Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

25 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2010.91.14

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Period/Style

Scenic

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