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Jean Revel, a clever draughtsman, weaver, designer and entrepreneur is a innovateur, multi-talented and key figure oh the silk industry in Lyon in the 18th century. He had been workin to improve the mechanism of the loon and He invented the " Point rentré" by which colorours were dovetailed in tones, giving an astonishing effect of relief when drawn skilfully.The possibibility of enhanced pictorial effects was quicly exploited by other designers and weavers who delighted in creating a profusion of everlarger motifs including lush florals and foliage, ripe fruits, shellsand architectural elements.A design of 1735 by Revel was asquired by Anna Maria Garthwaite.
Jean Revel ( 1684-1751) produced a number of chinoiserie silk design in early Rococo style from the mid-1750s.
Further Readings
Jean Revel: Silk designer, Fine artist or Entrepreneur? in Journal of Design History no 2 1995
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