Maison Royale Wide French Wall Tapestry SIZE:106"W x 60"H An ancient Egyptian style tapestry

An ancient Egyptian style tapestry

lovely indeed

was inspired by the work of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer specialist of still life paintings in the 17th century

this painting came to be one of Dicksee's best known and admired pictures

being a variety that blossoms in early spring in the south of France

Maison Royale Wide French Wall Tapestry SIZE:106"W x 60"H An ancient Egyptian style tapestryFrom a set of tapestries called the Royal Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned terrace with a red drape, pillowed pitcher, violin, and fruit.