Textile ArtsFrench19th century
Napoleon III Floral Portière, one of four
1852-1870 2nd Empire
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Aubusson tapestry portière with multi-coloured flowers, and stylized leaves on white ground with a deep red border. In the middle, a cluster of objects dangles from a rope. It consists of a quiver, a hurdy-gurdy, flowers, a recorder, and a transverse flute.
Dimensions
119.4 x 297.2 cm (47 x 117 in.)
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lefroy Chalifoux, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1949
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