Textile ArtsFrench19th century

Napoleon III Floral Portière, one of four

1852-1870 2nd Empire

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Aubusson tapestry portière with multi-coloured flowers, and stylized leaves on white ground with a deep red border. In the middle, a cluster of objects dangles from a rope. It consists of a quiver, a hurdy-gurdy, flowers, a recorder, and a transverse flute.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Wool and silk

Culture

French

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

119.4 x 297.2 cm (47 x 117 in.)

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lefroy Chalifoux, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1949

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