La Demande en Marriage, Petitpierre Freres, Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave foundation, Series of scenes involving couples in amorous pleasures in pastoral settings. One scene shows a man kneeling before a woman while two seated older men (presumably the two fathers) watch. This is the scenes which gives the fabric its title. Another scene shows a gentleman looking off into the distance with a telescope while his page dallies with a seated woman. In red on white., Nantes, France, ca. 1795, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile, Textile