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“Fables of Fontaine” Furnishing Fabric

“Fables of Fontaine” Furnishing Fabric

Manufactured by Hartmann et Fils (French, founded 1776) Drawings from "Fables Choisies" written by Jean de la Fontaine (French, 1621-1695); published by Desaint et Saillant (French, 18th century) and Durand (French, 18th century); engraved by Jean Ouvrier (French, 1725-1754); illustrations designed by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686-1755)
Date
c. 1815
Medium
Cotton; roller printed
Dimensions
316.2 × 85.1 cm (124 1/2 × 33 1/2 in.)
Department
Textiles
Credit line
Elizabeth M. Schultz Endowment Fund