Allegory of Smell. Cleyn, Franz (German, 1582-1658) (designed after) [painter] c. 1630-1640 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: Mortlake Ownership History: France, Paris, Paris, Musée des arts décoratifs. Central cartouche (upper R), female figure smelling flower, holding vase, dog smells flowers in vase; ribbons & flowers, various animals (peacock, upper L; monkey, upper center & lower R) sit on swags of drapery Fragment of tapestry, with partial border remaining on left. Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry, GCPA 0181832

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