Training of falcon. unknown c. 1460-1470 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'4" x W 12'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Otto Kahn coll. French & Co. purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries (Brummer sale 1059), received 4/20/1949; sold to The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 2/18/1950. Canada, Quebec, Montreal, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, accno. Inscriptions: In central field inside compasses: A MUE Lady wearing hennin & holding staff, training falcon in enclosed garden, possibly assisted by nobleman standing at her side, floral backdr
Training of falcon. unknown c. 1460-1470 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'4" x W 12'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Otto Kahn coll. French & Co. purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries (Brummer sale 1059), received 4/20/1949; sold to The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 2/18/1950. Canada, Quebec, Montreal, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, accno. Inscriptions: In central field inside compasses: A MUE Lady wearing hennin & holding staff, training falcon in enclosed garden, possibly assisted by nobleman standing at her side, floral backdrop with heraldic shields (arms of Roger de Beaufort & of Canillac) Borders missing (Cavallo). The figures have been identified as Louis de Roger de Beaufort, Lord of Canillac, Lord of Aubusson & Count d'Alais, & his wife, Jeanne de Norry, whom he married in 1426. The words "A MUE" have been interpreted as referring to "Muer" meaning to moult, particularly the moulting of falcons. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 46558 Turner, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (1960), 35 Hunter, Practical book of Tapestries (1925), pl. VIk Related Works: Stylisitically similar panels (with same patterned ground), 2 panels at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
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