Tapestry: Les Astronomes, from L'Histoire de l'empereur de la Chine Series; Beauvais Manufactory, French, founded 1664

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Tapestry: Les Astronomes, from L'Histoire de l'empereur de la Chine Series; Beauvais Manufactory, French, founded 1664, Woven under the direction of Philippe Béhagle, French, 1641 - 1705, After cartoons by Guy-Louis Vernansal, French, 1648 - 1729, and Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, French, 1636 - 1699, and Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay, French, 1653 - 1715; Beauvais, France, Europe; about 1697 - 1705; Wool and silk; modern cotton lining; Object: L: 424 x W: 319 cm (13 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft. 5 1/2 in.)

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Size: 4211px × 5430px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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