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Wall covering (Wallpaper)
Les Vues d'Italie (Paysages Italien)
Desfossé & Karth
1865-1890
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Desfossé & Karth (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1969.1097.003 F
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1097.003 F
Object Name
Wall covering (Wallpaper)
Title
Les Vues d'Italie (Paysages Italien)
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Desfossé & Karth (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1865-1890
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
- Landscape
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Woodblock
- Irisé
Construction Description
Fiber analysis conducted in 1994 detected a 90% rag fibers (linen and cotton) and 10% mechanically pulped hardwood fibers. Continuous roll, machine-made wove paper.
Dimensions (inches)
113.5 (H) x 19.4375 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
288.29 (H) x 49.371 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of (g). H at left. W at bottom.