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2002 Of gardens and castles Naturalistic Silks from the eighteenth century 28th April - 10th November daily 2 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. In their special exhibition of the year 2002 the Abegg-Stiftung is presenting naturalistic silk weavings from around 1730 to 1745. Views of princely gardens and castles with colourful flower motifs invite to take a closer look. The precious silks have survived in the form of single lengths of fabric as well as entire garments and convey an impression of the luxurious life-style of the Ancien Régime. With their rich colour scheme and the abundant use of gold and silver threads, these silks are counted among the highlights of decorative art. Their detailed designs reflect the highly specialised weaving techniques, which allowed for a refined representation of complex compositions. Silk with putto playing the flute France (probably Lyons), c. 1735-1745, inv. no. 766 |
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