Tapestry and Screens

Stock Number:  2219286

Price:  $2900

Origin:  France

Description:  This is a poor mans tapestry possibly from France or Italy - It depicts scenes from both regions - It is paint on a tightly woven canvas. The poor mans tapestry was used before the digital age dating back to the 1600's even - painting out on paper or cloth that image which would later be woven with wool or silk on the final backing material - these were used as guides for weaving a final tapestry

Circa:  early 1800's