Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Square The aged appearance of this

The aged appearance of this subtle design reflects the fact that it was inspired by an old Russian painting on wood

we also see the four elements of earth

this Eastern inspired large scale cloisonné dish is embedded with texture and color

professor at the Art School of Limoges

encased in a tasteful border

Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Square The aged appearance of thisFrom a set of tapestries called the Royale Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. They were designed by Charles Le Brun a prominent painter and designer of the late 17th century. Le Bruns work was admired by many, especially King Louis XIV, who eventually made him the First Painter to the King. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned