Original Hand Painted Mise-en-Carte
This antique original mise-en-carte or weaving draft is beautifully hand painted in gouache and dates back to 1912. Originating from Paris, this draft served as a bridge between the original design and the woven textile. Prepared on Point Paper with a grid pattern whose lines represent warps and wefts, such drafts provided instructions for preparing the loom and for colour usage. Professional mise-en-carte readers were sometimes employed to assist the weavers and help them understand the designer’s intentions. Even after many years of service in manufacturing, this original artwork still retains its vivid colours, hand drawn grid pattern in graphite pencil, and a factory archive stamp at the back as well as hand written notes by the workers. This print in original condition has been professionally framed in a wooden frame with a matte black finish and a plexiglass front and back, so you can conveniently see the makers notes. It also has a brass hook at the back ready for mounting. This unique work would make a beautiful addition to any space.
See more of our collection of framed prints, including a matching set of x2 framed mise-en-carte to complete the set.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its Baroque architecture.
Print Dimensions: H35cm x W37cm
These are old prints that are perfectly imperfect so please expect some wear and tear, creases and discolouration especially around the edges - refer to images for more details. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen
This antique original mise-en-carte or weaving draft is beautifully hand painted in gouache and dates back to 1912. Originating from Paris, this draft served as a bridge between the original design and the woven textile. Prepared on Point Paper with a grid pattern whose lines represent warps and wefts, such drafts provided instructions for preparing the loom and for colour usage. Professional mise-en-carte readers were sometimes employed to assist the weavers and help them understand the designer’s intentions. Even after many years of service in manufacturing, this original artwork still retains its vivid colours, hand drawn grid pattern in graphite pencil, and a factory archive stamp at the back as well as hand written notes by the workers. This print in original condition has been professionally framed in a wooden frame with a matte black finish and a plexiglass front and back, so you can conveniently see the makers notes. It also has a brass hook at the back ready for mounting. This unique work would make a beautiful addition to any space.
See more of our collection of framed prints, including a matching set of x2 framed mise-en-carte to complete the set.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its Baroque architecture.
Print Dimensions: H35cm x W37cm
These are old prints that are perfectly imperfect so please expect some wear and tear, creases and discolouration especially around the edges - refer to images for more details. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen
This antique original mise-en-carte or weaving draft is beautifully hand painted in gouache and dates back to 1912. Originating from Paris, this draft served as a bridge between the original design and the woven textile. Prepared on Point Paper with a grid pattern whose lines represent warps and wefts, such drafts provided instructions for preparing the loom and for colour usage. Professional mise-en-carte readers were sometimes employed to assist the weavers and help them understand the designer’s intentions. Even after many years of service in manufacturing, this original artwork still retains its vivid colours, hand drawn grid pattern in graphite pencil, and a factory archive stamp at the back as well as hand written notes by the workers. This print in original condition has been professionally framed in a wooden frame with a matte black finish and a plexiglass front and back, so you can conveniently see the makers notes. It also has a brass hook at the back ready for mounting. This unique work would make a beautiful addition to any space.
See more of our collection of framed prints, including a matching set of x2 framed mise-en-carte to complete the set.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its Baroque architecture.
Print Dimensions: H35cm x W37cm
These are old prints that are perfectly imperfect so please expect some wear and tear, creases and discolouration especially around the edges - refer to images for more details. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen