Fire. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [draughtsman] Vanderbank, John (British, ) (workshop, attr.) [weaver] c. 1700-1720 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'2" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: London Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri Frères 4/10/1918; sold to Samuel Yellin 7/21/1926. Smith's workshop displaying tools (hammer, anvil, tongs), hearth with lit fire, parts of armor scattered on floor (helmets, shield, breastplates), spears leaning against wall, standing male figure on pedestal, possibly Jupit
Fire. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [draughtsman] Vanderbank, John (British, ) (workshop, attr.) [weaver] c. 1700-1720 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'2" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: London Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri Frères 4/10/1918; sold to Samuel Yellin 7/21/1926. Smith's workshop displaying tools (hammer, anvil, tongs), hearth with lit fire, parts of armor scattered on floor (helmets, shield, breastplates), spears leaning against wall, standing male figure on pedestal, possibly Jupiter (Zeus), partly naked & holding thunderbolts (L) (UPR & LWR BRD) interlacing ribbon motif The panel was probably woven in Vanderbank's workshop to expand or complement a set of "Elements" series after Charles Le Brun's design (Campbell). The border, remaining only on sides, may not be original (Kraak). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 6876 Marillier, English Tapestries (1930), 41-44
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