Based on an original tapestry designed by Charles Le Brun for Louis XIV and delivered to Versailles on October 27, 1717, Portiere du Char de Triomphe contains many important ancient symbols. The Sun: King Louis XIV’ personal symbol and symbol of Greek Sun god, Apollo. - Balance Sales: Symbol of truth and justice - Cornucopias: Symbol of abundance - Palm branches: Symbol of Victory - Armors: Symbols of War - Chariot: Symbol of Triumph - Snake: Symbol of civil wars, rebellion against the King - Cartouche (blue) bearing the arms of France and Navarre (red). In addition to the 100% cotton version, this wall tapestry is also available with wool infusion in two sizes; 2293-WH/ 37X53, 2247-WH/ 53x70, as well as a pillow, 2247-P/17X17.
Specifications
This Wall Tapestry is portrait in shape and is 40 inches wide by 53 inches tall, and is woven from 100% cotton.
Fine Art Tapestries
The world's largest weaver of woven wall tapestries, Fine Art Tapestries is dedicated to providing unique, finely crafted woven wall décor. Lending every room an acoustic elegance, a modern wall tapestry is the perfect way to endow your home with a touch of timeless elegance and spark conversation among guests. All Fine Art Tapestries pieces are woven in the USA using an advanced jacquard weaving technique, which generates a depth and texture not found in traditional wall art. Our tapestries are woven with a vast variety of different fibers including cotton, wool, silk, bouclé, chenille, bamboo and even metal in order to create tapestries that are innovative, unique, and majestic.
· This Wall Hanging is WOVEN “old school” by third generation North Carolina weavers on Mechanical Looms and HAND FINISHED for uniqueness; Unique CONVERSATION PIECE
· Miles of colored thread come together to create a perceptible and tangible TEXTURE and WARMTH to the art; The quality and intricate nature of the piece is unbelievable
· NOT PRINTED, The woven texture adds dimensionality to the art which when viewed at a subtle distance creates major VISUAL IMPACT; Creates a focal point to a room
· Tapestries are incredibly DURABLE; can be moved, shipped, stored, touched dropped ironed or vacuumed; LARGE art for great big spaces
· 100% Cotton; Hang using brass furniture tacks (included) for a modern snug to wall look; Rod pocket sewn on back for traditional hanging; rod not included; Made in the USA