This tapestry is inspired from a series of hangings known as Tenture des Maisons Royales, a set of 12 tapestries designed by the artist Charles Le Brun, woven at the Gobelins Factory in Paris towards the end of the 17th century for King Louis XIV of France. Over the centuries, the depiction of the theme of the months of the year has often been adopted in the productions of sets of Wallhangings. 

The style of the design features a Royal Residence in the background of a landscape which is framed by a sumptuous architectural motif: a colonnaded portico garlanded with flowers. Below the chateau, a party of horsemen ride through the wooded countryside surrounding the palace. In the foreground on a balustrade are displayed a golden bowl full of fruits, together with various draperies, thus combining the elements of nature with symbols of a sophisticated civilization. The balustrade serves the purpose of creating a unique sense of perspective to the whole design.
This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Fleur de Lys hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging.

Features

Tapestry Type      Loom Woven
Loom Woven       In France
Composition        52% cotton, 48% wool

Dimensions

84 x 113 cm      $590

107 x 148 cm   $950

148 x 195 cm   $1920