18th Century French Verdure Tapestryrug no. j1138

Description

Birds and a dog in a wooded landscape with structures in the distance within a floral border. Measures: Height 8 '1'' x Width 10'9''  An antique tapestry would be one that was produced at least 100 years ago woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries are highly sought after collectible items with examples displayed prominently in many museums around the world. While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons commissioned tapestries depicting scenes or images of importance. The tapestry served as a large-scale mobile art piece which would have been displayed on the wall of a castle or home and was easily transportable from home to home.

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