Christophe Philippe Oberkampf

Christophe Philippe Oberkampf was a significant figure in textile manufacturing, active between 1760 and 1790. His documented output focuses primarily on the design and production of printed cottons, representing the technological and stylistic advancements in decorative arts during the late eighteenth century. His work encompasses industrial processes such as woodblock and copperplate printing, utilized to create detailed furnishing and dress fabrics.

Fifteen examples of Oberkampf's textiles are represented in major museum collections, establishing their importance as museum-quality historical artifacts. Noteworthy pieces include the furnishing fabric La Danse des Noirs, the specialized Panel Entitled "Blue Ribbon", and technical samples such as the Fragment of Copperplate Printed Cotton and the Fragment of Woodblock Printed Cotton.

The institutional credibility of his output is confirmed by holdings in major American institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Today, much of the documentation relating to Christophe Philippe Oberkampf prints is accessible to scholars and designers. Materials relating to historical prints are often available as royalty-free or downloadable artwork, facilitating broad study of his late eighteenth-century textile techniques.