France or England

Attributed to workshops or artists working across France or England, this body of work encompasses textiles and needlework produced over a vast chronological span, ranging from 1575 to 1865. The designation represents an accumulation of historical decorative arts rather than a single identifiable figure, focusing on the sophisticated craft tradition of the period.

The cataloged output consists primarily of intricate textiles and needlework. Fifteen such works are represented in major museum collections, establishing their importance as museum-quality examples of European fabric arts. These works are concentrated in the holdings of the Art Institute of Chicago.

The documented pieces reveal a specialization in both functional decoration and narrative textile art. Specific examples held in collections include simple structural pieces such as a Braid and decorative Panel works. Of particular note is the elaborate narrative piece, the Hanging (Depicting the Story of Esther and King Ahasuerus) (Needlework), alongside a framed Picture (Needlepoint). These historical textiles, now often considered public domain artifacts due to their age, serve as documentation of enduring European needlework traditions and are frequently utilized as inspiration for downloadable artwork and high-quality prints.