1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

Identifier
63.1028
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
46.5 cm (height)
69 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

One of a set of seven. Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches, including stem, seed, buttonhole, lattice work, French knots, bullion, etc., on a linen-and-cotton weft twill ground fabric. The design shows a central tree island with bizarre flowers and exotic fruits. Condition: Good.