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goodluckrugs · 21 days

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The Lady and the Unicorn is the modern title given to a series of six tapestries woven in Flanders from wool and silk, from designs drawn in Paris around 1500. The set, on display in the Musée national du Moyen Âge in Paris, is often considered one of the greatest works of art of the Middle Ages in Europe.

This tapestry is named A Mon Seul Desir, which is one of the famous six tapestries in the The Lady and the Unicorn series residing in the Cluny museum. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final A Mon Seul Desir, also known as My Sole Desire. It depicts a woman stands in a garden before an open tent that bears the phrase "à mon seul desir (My only desire)." The phrase is open to a number of interpretations including "according to my desire/will alone." The woman is flanked by a lion and a unicorn that display the Le Viste coats of arms. She holds a jeweled chain in her veil--the very chain she wears in the accompanying panels in this series. Scholars continue to debate whether she is placing the chain in the casket or taking it from it. This scene is often interpreted as the refusal of temptation, in which the woman renounces the pleasures of the five senses that are depicted in the accompanying panels. Other interpretations consider the woman's virginity as the focus of the work.

The tapestries were rediscovered in 1841 by Prosper Mérimée in Boussac castle (owned at the time by the subprefect of the Creuse) where they had been suffering damage from their storage conditions. In 1844 the novelist George Sand saw them and brought public attention to the tapestries in her works at the time (most notably in her novel Jeanne), in which she correctly dated them to the end of the fifteenth century, using the ladies' costumes for reference. Nevertheless, the artefacts continued to be threatened by damp and mould until 1863, when they were brought to the Thermes de Cluny in Paris. Careful conservation has restored them nearly to their former glory.

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belgiantapestry · 2 years

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Dame A Lorgue European Wall Tapestry - Millefleurs Wall Hanging - Woven French Wall Tapestry | Etsy

Dame A Lorgue, is French impressionist jacquard woven tapestry wall hanging inspired by one of the scenes from the "Lady and the Unicorn" tapestry series created in the late 15th century. The series explores the 5 known senses and a sixth tapestry that is left to historical debate and interpretation.

In this panel of the series, the Lady is seen here playing the pipe organ, as a celebration of the sense of hearing and sound. Originally from the medieval period of France, this work is a detail from the tapestry rediscovered in 1841, originally commissioned by the La Viste family. Present-day; it is on display at the Angers castle.

Dimensions: 25x32 inch, 35x45 inch Composition: 80% Cotton, 20% Viscose, and Polyester blend. Origin: Woven in France Finish: Backed with lining and tunnel for easy hanging

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pgny · 4 years

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Let's celebrate the begining of the new week with this elegant #Aubusson #Chinoiserie #verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century woven in Beby's workshop. Enclosed by a lovely border of fruiting and flowering. Discover our full collection of antique European tapestries on our website at pgny.com! https://www.pgny.com/item26034/period-antique-french-aubusson-chinoiserie-tapestry-9-5x13-10 #tapisserie #france #aubussontapestry #luxurytextiles #luxurylifestyle #vintage #decor #interiors #antique #wallhangingdecor #homedecor #homedesign #traditionaldecor #traditionaldesign #europeantapestry #nyc #PGNY https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PGqy1n4EU/?igshid=1naqtzd9z1n1i

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saveonwallart · 4 years

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Tapestries – Perfect Wall Décor Accessories by Save On Wallart

Add modern-contemporary flair to any living space with the stylish wall art tapestries. Tapestries are stunning wall décors that are woven using multiple colored threads for creating attractive pictures, designs, and scenes. Save On Wallart has an extensive range of French and European tapestries that beautifully graces the walls of your home. You can place these tapestry wall décor in any room, be it a bedroom, living room, dining, hallways, or entrances. Combined with modern aesthetics and classic charm, these wall art tapestries are understated addition to any living space. Our collection includes Animals & Wildlife Tapestries, Art Tapestries, Chenille Tapestries, City & Country Tapestries, Contemporary Tapestries, and more. Source: - https://saveonwallart69.blogspot.com/2020/08/tapestries-perfect-wall-decor.html

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mattaiart-blog · 6 years

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getting ready for the LA Art Show with @kcontemporaryart “site-specific” reworked #contemporaryart #tapestry #artcurator #thread #fiberart #fiber #embroidery #embroideryart #contemporarylandscape #landscapeart #europeantapestry #pastoral #denverart #denverartist #coloradoart

#denverart #artcurator #pastoral #embroidery #fiberart #europeantapestry #fiber #contemporaryart #embroideryart #landscapeart #contemporarylandscape #coloradoart #denverartist #tapestry #thread

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antique-rug-studio-nyc · 5 years

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Tapestry Carpet Stock Id: 18270 Circa: 1780 Width: 3' 4'' ( 102 cm ) Length: 6' 6'' ( 198 cm ) https://www.antiquerugstudio.com/Tapestry/18270 #europeantapestry #tapestrycarpet#antiquetapestryrug #antique #handmade #artwork#finecarpet #floorplan #flooring #interior#interiordesign

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goodluckrugs · 1 month

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#handwoventapestries #frenchtapestries #aubussontapestries #frenchpillows #europeanpillows #antiquepillows #oneofakindpillows #gobelinstapestries #europeantapestries #antiquetapestries #aubussonpillows #chateaupillows #interiordesign #interiordesigner

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goodluckrugs · 2 months

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Handwoven tapestries

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This is a rare find. It took almost five years of hard work to hand-stitch this beautiful artwork. Over 200 colors are used to make this splendid artwork. Over 100 colors are used for just the head of the horse. And this is the only one ever done by this weaver. And she retired after that because of old age. A master piece for collectors.

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