Antique English Tapestry Rug 868

Woven in England around the turn of the 20th century, this unique tapestry features a fashionable lady with a tightly cinched bodice, decorative sleeves and ornate skirts decorated with traditional tapestry motifs. Architectural details, shadowed pillars, patterned background decorations and the unique photographic quality of the lady's face make this tapestry an exceptional pictorial piece. Like other English pieces of the time, this tapestry shows the importance of nobility in English society and its art.