Palampore
1750-1775 (made)
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Large chintz hangings with designs of huge trees, like this one, seem to have appealed particularly to the Dutch market in the 18th century. The exaggerated size of the blossoms in relation to the tree-trunk and the deep pinks and purples of the pallette are characteristics of chintzes made for the Netherlands at this time. The beautifully drawn flower-heads and leaves in the border are typical of the floral designs seen in other media in Holland at this time, particularly silver and carved wood and ivory.
Object details
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| Brief description | Rectangular hanging or bed-cover (palampore) of painted and resist-dyed cotton chintz, Coromandel Coast, 1750-1775 |
| Physical description | Large rectangular hanging or bed-cover (palampore) of mordant- and resist-dyed cotton (chintz). The field shows a fantastic tree with huge blossoms growing out of a mound with a cornucopia on each side. There is a wide major border with a scrolling floral design, and two narrow minor borders with a grape pattern. In red, violet, blue, yellow and black on a white ground. Made for the European market. |
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| Production | Made on South-east India's 'Coromandel Coast' for the western, probably Dutch, market. |
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| Summary | Large chintz hangings with designs of huge trees, like this one, seem to have appealed particularly to the Dutch market in the 18th century. The exaggerated size of the blossoms in relation to the tree-trunk and the deep pinks and purples of the pallette are characteristics of chintzes made for the Netherlands at this time. The beautifully drawn flower-heads and leaves in the border are typical of the floral designs seen in other media in Holland at this time, particularly silver and carved wood and ivory. |
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| Accession number | IM.2-1937 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2004 |
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