This is the re-issue of a shawl kerchief  printed by the Oberkampf manufacture in Jouy-en-Josas, near Paris. The company was founded in 1760 and rapidly became one of the largest calico printworks of the 18th century. It's fame among historians of the decorative arts is owing to its typically monochrome cottons printed with red or purple figures referred to as Toile de Jouy regardless of where it was actually made. They were famous but only a small part of the production. The 18th century was a period eager to display its interest in nature. Floral prints were rendered realistically, as they might have appeared in a botanical hand book. A study  in natural history as well as a statement about beauty. The flowers are skilfully arranged to create an elaborate border and a gently strewn effect in the center. This neckerchief, which is quite characteristic of a very popolar type , was block printed in 1795.

100% cotton, 105x106cm, 43 € - Order