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 giving Breseus to the deputies of Agamemnon, 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
137in. (348cm.) high x 191½in. (487cm.) wide
1792-1794, after a cartoon by jean-baptiste-françois desoria
Depicting Achilles giving Breseus to the deputies of Agamemnon, 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
137in. (348cm.) high x 191½in. (487cm.) wide