Violin and Lute Players. Bérain, Jean (the Elder) (French, 1640-1711) (style of) [draughtsman] Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1636-1699) (author of design) [painter] Vernansal, Guy (French, ) (author of design, attr., border) [painter] Béhagle, Philippe I (French, ) (workshop) [weaver] Béhagle, Philippe II (French, ) (workshop) [weaver] c. 1688-1711 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'9" x W 6'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: Prince Murat coll. (?). French & Co. purchased from Jacques Seligmann &
Violin and Lute Players. Bérain, Jean (the Elder) (French, 1640-1711) (style of) [draughtsman] Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1636-1699) (author of design) [painter] Vernansal, Guy (French, ) (author of design, attr., border) [painter] Béhagle, Philippe I (French, ) (workshop) [weaver] Béhagle, Philippe II (French, ) (workshop) [weaver] c. 1688-1711 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'9" x W 6'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: Prince Murat coll. (?). French & Co. purchased from Jacques Seligmann & Co., received 2/13/1917 [SS 3971]. Sold at Christie's (London), 6/22-23/1938, lot 75. Mortimer L. Schiff Collection. French & Co. received from Mr. John Schiff, [probably 1955] [SS 56281]. Gift of John M. Schiff to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1957. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. Architectural screen enclosing 2 musicians, 1 a seated violinist (L) & the other a dancing lute player (R), the pair separated by basket of flowers on heavy drapery in center; 2 small, winged boys play on slack ropes as 1 appears to slip, rope tied to structure above which is surmounted by ornamental scheme of lambrequined drapery & tassels, floral festoons & bird, & framed by quivers & wreaths suspended by tied ribbon (BRD) borders have inner & outer bands of classical ornament; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by chinese warrior reclining in tent with table holding 2 cups, flanked by censers linked by strapwork & garlands; (L & R BRD) niche with seated Chinese man holding parasol at mid-point; above are 2 birds, a winged figure rising from sheath & holding lazy tongs above her head which support basket of flowers; below is head with cap supporting basket of fruit, peacock, & satyr with panpipes suspended from his drapery This series comprises six pieces: 3 wide, horizontal panels & 3 upright ones. This set features the "chinoiserie" border. Fr
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