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Printed cotton with scenes from the story of Joseph

French
late 18th or early 19th century

Medium/Technique Copper plate engraving on cotton
Dimensions 70.5 x 64.6 cm (27 3/4 x 25 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Frank L. Perrin
Accession Number26.171
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionPrinted with reddish violet. Scenes from the story of Joseph, with the subjects printed under each scene - "JOSEPH VENDU PAR SES FRERES" "LES FRERES DE JOSEPH ENVOIENT SA ROBE A JACOB" "JOSEPH EXPLIANT LES SONGES DE PHARAON" "JOSEPH SE FAIT RECONNAITRE DE SES FRERES". Pieced and torn.