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From a set of tapestries called the Royale Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. They were designed by Charles Le Brun a prominent painter and designer of the late 17th century. Le Bruns work was admired by many, especially King Louis XIV, who eventually made him the First Painter to the King. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned terrace with a red drape, pillowed...
The brilliance of the sun is deflected by a canopy of lush vines in this wall tapestry, inspired by Carl Frederik Aagaard's classic artwork entitled Amalfi Dia Cappuccini. Known for the realism of his oil paintings, Aagaard (1833-1895) made significant contributions to the artistic renaissance of Copenhagen's Golden Age. This majestic piece translates Aagaard's work into tapestry form and exudes warmth and serenity.
This is a brand new reproduction tapestry of a vintage piece. The original tapestry was woven in Flanders, Belgium, in the late 15th century and now hangs in the Cluny museum in Paris. The scene depicts the bustle of harvest time, exemplifying grape gathering and the wine press. It shows the two methods of pressing used in medieval times: pressing grapes with the feet, and pressing with the screw, to extract the juice, and then collected in wooden barrels. This marvelous antique replica is...
A Mon Seul Desir I is one of the famous six tapestries in the The Lady and the Unicorn series residing in the Cluny museum. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final A Mon Seul Desir. Also known as My Sole Desire, this piece is woven in the jaquard style and depicts a young woman of high society with her servant surrounded by a unicorn and a lion on a red background with many flowers and animals.
This map of the world was created by the Flemish map engraver Jan Baptist Vrients in 1596. It features an ornate double hemisphere and is the second earliest printed map of the world to include allegorical vignettes around the two hemispheres. The continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America are represented in the four corners as are animals indigenous to each area.
Inspired by tapestries woven at the beginning of the 18th century at the Royal Manufacture of Beauvais, just north of Paris, France. Featuring a verdure landscape alive with color and life of finely detailed flowers in the foreground and a stately manor and estate in the background, taking the viewer to an enchanting place. Tapestries with medallions were generally used to decorate royal or bourgeois mansions.
The Lady of Shalott was a Victorian poem written by the English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. His 1832 poem, itself inspired by medieval Arthurian legend, inspired the famous 1888 painting by John William Waterhouse, also entitled The Lady of Shalott. The painting features Elaine the Fair, ever moved by her love for Sir Lancelot, escaping from a tower along the river and making her way towards Camelot. This is a brand new woven replica of Waterhouse's masterpiece, artfully woven in Belgium in...
This beautiful tapestry captures the beautiful view of Florence and the Arno River.
The Unicorn in Captivity is the last in a series of seven in the collection of medieval art housed at The Cloisters. Together they illustrate the unicorn myth, which was rich with symbolism. No hunter could capture the unicorn without the aid of a maiden, to whom the beast would willingly surrender. The background color of this tapestry is a deep green. This item is also available without the border as item W-6863.
Built in 1513 during the Renaissance. Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis lived in this magnificent castle.
This elegant work of art is a brand new reproduction of an antique wall tapestry. It is woven in Flanders, Belgium, near the city of Brussels. It depicts one of the twelve hunting scenes in the Maximilian series that was originally woven in the late sixteenth century for the Archduke Maximilian who was later to become Emperor. The central horseman is the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558). In the background you can see his Imperial Palace. An intricate border incases detailed art reminiscent of...
This tapestry tells the story of collecting grapes then pressing them to make wine. The original tapestry was woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This is a remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press on a 'Mille Fleurs' background. The original is exposed at the Cluny Museum in Paris, France.
In this famous tapestry known as The Unicorn in Captivity, the unicorn is shown alive again and happy, chained to a pomegranate tree surrounded by a fence in a field of flowers. Originally woven in the Southern Netherlands between 1495 and 1505. This is a brand new reproduction tapestry.
Medieval Concert Belgian tapestry shows a scene of music and song, from the medieval period. Filled with medieval style, this work shows an organist, a lutist, a violinist and singers enjoying the past time of music. Medieval art was filled with subjects of everyday life including their past times. Their garments are elaborate and richly decorated, a sign of their nobility. A mille fleur or thousand flower background so typical of art in the middle ages is seen here.
This tapestry is an extract from a famous late 15th-century Flemish tapestry now at the Cluny Museum in Paris. It evokes scenes of the grape harvest from the crop cluster to the barrel of wine. Two methods of expelling wine are displayed here, one by stomping on the grapes, and the other by using a press. The scene all unfolds on a mille fleur background.
A brand new tapestry reproduction, woven in France! The original of this wall tapestry, woven in Beauvais in the middle of the 19th century, was inspired by the work of Jean-Baptiste Monoyera specialist of still life paintings in the 17th century. The original is on exhibition at Musuem d'Orsay in Paris.
Woven circa 1520 by Pieter van Aeist, a Flemish master weaver in Brussels, most likely for the French market where mille fleurs designs were popular. This is a brand new wall tapestry reproduction, woven after the original.
This is a brand new tapestry reproduction, woven after a large tapestry drawn by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones and then woven in the workshops of Morris and Company (1890-1895). Considered as a major piece of the decorative art of the Victorian time, this tapestry depicts the Quest for the Holy Grail. The Knights of the Round Table make their farewells to the ladies of Camelot.
This wall tapestry is rendered from an 1876 painting by the famous French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The painting portrays a typical Sunday afternoon at Moulin de la Galette in the Montmartre district in Paris. In the late 19th century, working class Parisians would dress up and enjoy time there dancing, drinking, and eating galettes. The original painting is housed at the Museum d'Orsay in Paris and is one of Impressionism's most celebrated masterpieces. Indulge in the beauty of this piece...
This Belgian tapestry is the seventh tapestry in the tapestries of the unicorn series. The Unicorn in Captivity is the last in a series of seven in the collection of medieval art housed at The Cloisters. Together they illustrate the unicorn myth, which was rich with symbolism. No hunter could capture the unicorn without the aid of a maiden, to whom the beast would willingly surrender. The background color of this tapestry is a deep green.
This is one of the six tapestries in the Lady and the Unicorn series. This tapestry represents the sense of smell. The lady stands, making a wreath of flowers. Her maidservant holds a basket of flowers within her easy reach. Again, the lion and unicorn frame the lady while holding on to the pennants. The monkey has stolen a flower which he is smelling, providing the key to the allegory.
This Belgian tapestry is a replica of one of the six tapestries in the Lady and the Unicorn series. This tapestry represents the sense of sight. The lady is seated, holding a mirror up in her right hand. The unicorn kneels on the ground, with his front le
The aged appearance of this subtle design reflects the fact that it was inspired by an old Russian painting on wood. This is a brand new woven wall tapestry.
This is a beautiful tapestry reproduction from the original artwork of Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The King's pipers and drummers are the subject of this exquisitely detailed tapestry. In this scene we see a man, woman, two children and their dog interacting with the musicians. The landscape is beautiful and idyllic with intricate detail in the foliage of the trees, plants and landscape of the countryside. A river behind them produces a luscious backdrop to the scene. The work of Le Brun is...
This Italian woven tapestry features an iconic scene of Italy's famous Lake Como set in the 18th century. Italy's Lake Como takes up the expansive vista to your left. A stone path through the lovely gardens leads to a viewpoint beyond. To the right is the Renaissance styled temple that is part of the villa's gardens and grounds. This is a delight of peace, beauty and tranquility. The artist, who is incorrectly said to be Francois Boucher but is actually unknown, has captured the scene...
In August 1667, the city of Lille, France, was taken from the Spaniards by the French during the reign of King Louis XIV. It is the latter, accompanied by Turenne and Vauban, that is shown here. The work is part of a series of 14 tapestries on the "History of the King", woven later at the Gobelins Factory in Paris in the 17th century. This is a brand new reproduction tapestry.
An amazing old world French medieval style tapestry. This wall tapestry is woven in North Carolina, USA and hand finished by skilled artisans.
This tapestry is one of many in the Lady and the Unicorn series. The scene on this tapestry is the lady is seated, holding a mirror up in her right hand. The unicorn kneels on the ground, with his front legs in the lady's lap, from which he gazes at his reflection in the mirror. The lion on the left holds up a pennant.
Vendanges Belgian tapestry tells the story of collecting grapes then pressing them to make wine. The original tapestry was woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This is a remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press on a 'Mille Fleurs' background. The original is displayed at the Cluny Museum in Paris, France.
In August 1667, the city of Lille, France, was taken from the Spaniards by the French during the reign of King Louis XIV. It is the latter, accompanied by Turenne and Vauban, that is shown here. The work is part of a series of 14 tapestries on the "History of the King", woven later at the Gobelins Factory in Paris in the 17th century. This is a brand new reproduction tapestry.
Inspired by the baroque textile craftsman of Flemish decent in the 17th and 18th century, Harmony is set in a European wooded scene with silkily clad musically inclined frolickers enjoying a lazy afternoon.
Taking its inspiration from Les Maisons Royales series, this tapestry depicts the park of Enghien which was sold by Henry IV of France to the dArenberg family in 1607. The neo-classical style chateau was built in the early 20th century by the industrialist and financier Baron Francois Empain.
From an inspired wall tapestry by William Morris (1836-1896) the famous British painter. This scene symbolizes the Quest for the Unicorn by King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table. The Lion represents the most courageous knights.
Firenze, or Florence, is an Italian jacquard wall tapestry. This image portrays a historical view of Florence, Italy. A place famous for its history: a center of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that time. It is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. A turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family, and numerous religious and republican revolutions.
This jacquard wall tapestry is a reproduction of one of the five tapestries from Hunting The Unicorn, woven in the 15th century. This representation shows the hunted unicorn as it cleanses the fountain‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é_‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é__‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é_‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é___‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é_‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é__‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é_‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈ì©‚à ö√Æ‚à ö‚à è≈é____s water with his horn, viewed by the...
Wine Merchants Belgian tapestry tells the tale of 15th Century France and features wine merchants displaying their goods for sale. This is a woven interpretation of a medieval work of art.
This enchangting Belgian woven tapestry will bring a nod to the past and hope for the future to your interior spaces. This luxurious replica tapestry is based on the original 16th century one depicting the 5 senses—The Lady and the Unicorn Series. This extract featuring the Cluny Tree, or forked tree, is decorated with other elements of nature including animals, birds and flora. This beautiful piece is sure to bring charm and historical significance to your home or office.
From a set of tapestries called the Royal Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned terrace with a red drape, pillowed pitcher, violin, and fruit.
A Mon Seul Desir II is one of the famous six tapestries in the The Lady and the Unicorn series. The originals were woven in about 1511 and they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final tapestry A Mon Seul Desir. Also known as My Sole Desire, this piece is woven in the jacquard style. This is a brand new antique reproduction wall tapestry!
This Belgian tapestry features a scene of the castle of Pierrefonds with noblemen and their dogs and horses preparing to go for a hunt.
This Belgian tapestry is one of the six tapestries in the Lady and the Unicorn series. This tapestry represents the sense of taste. The lady is taking a candy from a dish held by a maidservant. Her eyes are on a parrot on her upheld left hand. The lion and the unicorn are both on their back feet reaching up to pennants that frame the lady on either side. The monkey is at her feet, eating one of the candies.
Inspired by the romantic settings of Francois Boucher, court painter of Louis XV. Add a unique touch to your space with this European woven wall tapestry!