Large-leaf proscenium-verdure with birds. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 8'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Sangorgi Gallery 3/31/1917; sold to Luigi Orselli 1/25/1932. Proscenium incorporated into border; greenery composed of wispy flowering plants amidst scrolling acanthus-like leaves inhabited by birds (BRD) foliage impinging on central field; (L & R BRD) columns ornamented by foliage, fruit & flowers; (UPR BRD) central mask flanked by festoons; (LWR BRD) central urn with
Large-leaf proscenium-verdure with birds. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 8'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Sangorgi Gallery 3/31/1917; sold to Luigi Orselli 1/25/1932. Proscenium incorporated into border; greenery composed of wispy flowering plants amidst scrolling acanthus-like leaves inhabited by birds (BRD) foliage impinging on central field; (L & R BRD) columns ornamented by foliage, fruit & flowers; (UPR BRD) central mask flanked by festoons; (LWR BRD) central urn with foliage flanked by bunches of fruit French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 6397 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (same cartoon): GCPA 0244440
Size: 7635px × 9678px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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