Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Cleopatra Banquet Tapestry Placemat animal-motifs botanicals

botanicals

The composition fades into soft ink washes at the base

no-nonsense clarity

their branches alive with perched birds rendered in muted greens and blues

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Cleopatra Banquet Tapestry Placemat animal-motifs botanicalsAn opulent gathering of classical figures feasts and converses in an ornate interior, their cream and gold robes animated against a deep teal background rich with botanical detail. The composition teems with narrative complexity, rendered in the luminous tapestry technique of 18th century French craftsmanship, with an elaborate gilded border framing the scene like a precious object. Printed on 100% cotton with natural cotton on the back and made to