Aeneas and Achates reach Carthage. unknown c. 1670-1680 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Aeneas & Achates disembarking a vessel as they reach Carthage, where building is in progress; additional vessels filled with soldiers in background (BRD) ribbon tied around & interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR BRD) centered by torches, floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth; paired dolphins in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by crossed shea
Aeneas and Achates reach Carthage. unknown c. 1670-1680 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Aeneas & Achates disembarking a vessel as they reach Carthage, where building is in progress; additional vessels filled with soldiers in background (BRD) ribbon tied around & interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR BRD) centered by torches, floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth; paired dolphins in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by crossed sheaths with swords, arrow-filled quivers & bows, floral wreaths framing plumed helmets; (LWR BRD) centered by floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth; acanthus leaves hanging with laurel leaves & fruit in corners The note "Hearst file" is added on the verso of the photograph. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243297-0243300
Size: 9030px × 8129px
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