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This exquisite nature-inspired tapestry is a replica of a tapestry woven by the famous artist William Morris (1834-1896) who was the forerunner of the British arts and crafts movement. The scene depicts a quince tree during the fruit bearing season.Atop of the tapestry is a poem that reads:All wrought by the WormIn the peasant-carle's cott.On the Mulberry leafageWhen summer was hot! This poem is about using silk for the tapestry that was made by silkworms eating mulberry leaves in a peasant's...
This tapestry depicts a woodpecker against an ornate backdrop and was designed by Morris & Co in 1877. Most of the company's production was a collaborative effort involving several artists, but Woodpecker is unusual in that it was one of the very few tapestries designed by William Morris in its entirety. It shows a woodpecker sitting in the branch of a fruit tree and features Morris' distinctive ornate background of leaves and his legendary attention to detail. The wording on the top and...
The original Woodpecker tapestry was designed in 1885 by William Morris and was based on his poem about Picus, the Italian King who was transformed into a woodpecker in OvidÔøΩs Metamorphoses, Book XIV. This classical work was the one of the most read books in the Middle Ages. This is an antique tapestry replica, woven in France!
This tapestry depicts a woodpecker against an ornate backdrop and was designed by Morris & Co in 1877. Most of the company's production was a collaborative effort involving several artists, but Woodpecker is unusual in that it was one of the very few tapestries designed by William Morris in its entirety. It shows a woodpecker sitting in the branch of a fruit tree and features Morris' distinctive ornate background of leaves and his legendary attention to detail. The wording on the top and...
This tapestry depicts a woodpecker against an ornate backdrop and was designed by Morris & Co in 1877. Most of the company's production was a collaborative effort involving several artists, but Woodpecker is unusual in that it was one of the very few tapestries designed by William Morris in its entirety. It shows a woodpecker sitting in the branch of a fruit tree and features Morris' distinctive ornate background of leaves and his legendary attention to detail. The wording on the top and...
Lady and the Unicorn Belgian tapestry is one of many in the "Lady and the Unicorn" (La Dame A La Licorne) series. The lady stands in front of a tent, across the top which reads A Mon Seul Desir (To my only desire). Her maidservant stands to the right, holding open a chest. The lady is placing the necklace she wears in the other tapestries into the chest. To her left is a low bench with bags of coins on it. The unicorn and the lion stand in their normal spots framing the lady while holding onto...
The original Woodpecker with Verse was designed in 1885 by William Morris and was based on his poem about Picus, the Italian King who was transformed into a woodpecker in Ovids Metamorphoses, Book XIV. This classical work was the one of the most read books in the Middle Ages. This is an antique tapestry replica, woven in France! The wording on the top and bottom reads "I once a king and chief, now am the tree-barks thief, ever twixt trunk and leaf, chasing the prey."
A tapestry reproduction of the famous Unicorn tapestry series from the Middle Ages. Here we have a very wide wall tapestry, woven with very high quality. Bath and Reading in the Garden Belgian tapestry combines two separate scenes and depicts a time during the life of the noble ones. The noble man reads while the lady sits spinning. Lady in the Bath Belgian tapestry is based in the time period of Louis XII and depicts a noble lady bathing while her servants and ladies await.
Reading in the Garden Belgian tapestry depicts a time during the life of the noble ones. The noble man reads while the lady sits spinning.
This is one of many in the Lady and the Unicorn (La Dame A La Licorne) series. The lady stands in front of a tent, across the top which reads A Mon Seul D_sir (To my only desire). Her maidservant stands to the right, holding open a chest. The lady is placing the necklace she wears in the other tapestries into the chest. To her left is a low bench with bags of coins on it. The unicorn and the lion stand in their normal spots framing the lady while holding onto the pennants. This tapestry has...
The Reading Belgian tapestry pillow cover depicts a time during the life of the noble ones. The noble man reads while the lady sits spinning.
A jacquard woven tapestry pillow cover that was originally designed in 1885 by William Morris and based on his poem about Picus, the Italian King who was transformed into a woodpecker in Ovid's Metamorphoses, Book XIV. This classical work was the one of the most read books in the Middle Ages. William Morris, the famous English artist, has designed many fabrics and tapestries of world renown many of which now reside in the world's most prestigious museums.
Woodpecker is a jacquard woven tapestry pillow cover that was originally designed in 1885 by William Morris and based on his poem about Picus, the Italian King who was transformed into a woodpecker in Ovid's Metamorphoses, Book XIV. This classical work was the one of the most read books in the Middle Ages. William Morris, the famous English artist, has designed many fabrics and tapestries of world renown many of which now reside in the world's most prestigious museums.
Stuart Crest 2 is a Belgian impressionist tapestry pillow cover piece inspired by the official final crest of The House of Stuart. The family name was originally Stewart or in Gaelic, Stiubhard, but was changed by Mary I, Queen of Scots due to her French upbringing and nobility as Queen to both France and Scotland. She had rightful claim to the throne of England but contended with Queen Elizabeth I, who imprisoned her for 19 years due to conspiracy to assassinate the British monarch. Elizabeth...
Lady and the Unicorn Belgian tapestry is one of many in the Lady and the Unicorn (La Dame A La Licorne) series. The lady stands in front of a tent, across the top which reads A Mon Seul DÔøΩÔøΩ_ÔøΩÔøΩ__ÔøΩÔøΩ_ÔøΩÔøΩ___ÔøΩÔøΩ_ÔøΩÔøΩ__ÔøΩÔøΩ_ÔøΩÔøΩ____sir (To my only desire). Her maidservant stands to the right, holding open a chest. The lady is placing the necklace she wears in the other tapestries into the chest. To her left is a low bench with...
Lady and the Unicorn Belgian tapestry is one of many in the "Lady and the Unicorn" (La Dame A La Licorne) series. The lady stands in front of a tent, across the top which reads "A Mon Seul Desir" (To my only desire). Her maidservant stands to the right, holding open a chest. The lady is placing the necklace she wears in the other tapestries into the chest. To her left is a low bench with bags of coins on it. The unicorn and the lion stand in their normal spots framing the lady while holding...