Landscape with bird. unknown c. 1680-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'11" x W 5'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Walter Sewisom [Sewisolm], received 2/28/1920; sold to E. Bernhard 1/30/1922; returned (?) 9/8/1927. Bird in large tree (UPR L), amongst flowering plants & trees; river (?) & building in background (LWR R) (BRD) fruits, flowers in vases, mingled with acanthus leaves; (UPR BRD) birds in corners; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by dolphin heads flanking acanthus-leaves; brackets & additional dec
Landscape with bird. unknown c. 1680-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'11" x W 5'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Walter Sewisom [Sewisolm], received 2/28/1920; sold to E. Bernhard 1/30/1922; returned (?) 9/8/1927. Bird in large tree (UPR L), amongst flowering plants & trees; river (?) & building in background (LWR R) (BRD) fruits, flowers in vases, mingled with acanthus leaves; (UPR BRD) birds in corners; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by dolphin heads flanking acanthus-leaves; brackets & additional decorative motifs The tapestry does not have its original border; at least four different borders were patched together to create the border (Cavallo). Although the French & Co. stock number indicated on the photo with GCPA no. 0243501 is "22157-b," the stock number of this tapestry is actually "22157-a," (Soustelle). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 22157-a
Size: 6848px × 10792px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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