1792-1794, AFTER A CARTOON BY JEAN-BAPTISTE-FRANÇOIS DESORIA
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A LATE LOUIS XVI BEAUVAIS TAPESTRY FROM THE HISTORY OF ACHILLES
1792-1794, after a cartoon by jean-baptiste-françois desoria
Depicting Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the court of Lycomedes within wide borders decorated with architectural niches and collonades worked with deities, ovals enclosing maidens, hippogrifs, butterflies, birds and mythical beasts, the top and bottom with classical friezes and simulated lapis lazuli panels, minor repairs and tears
97½in. (248cm.) high x 193in. (493cm.) wide
1792-1794, after a cartoon by jean-baptiste-françois desoria
Depicting Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the court of Lycomedes within wide borders decorated with architectural niches and collonades worked with deities, ovals enclosing maidens, hippogrifs, butterflies, birds and mythical beasts, the top and bottom with classical friezes and simulated lapis lazuli panels, minor repairs and tears
97½in. (248cm.) high x 193in. (493cm.) wide