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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
1969.1097.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1097.001
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)
81.125 (H) x 19.125 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
206.058 (H) x 48.578 (W)
Measurement Notes
OH varies: 79.5 - 81.125 in. (201.93 - 206.058 cm). Panel width varies: 19.0 - 19.125 in. (48.26 - 48.578 cm).