Antique English Tapestry Rug, Origin: England, Circa: 1900 – This titillating English antique artistic wall hanging tapestry rug was woven in England some time around the the turn of the 20th century. This antique English rug is a beautiful and artistic tapestry that features a distinctive work of art that is emblematic of the tradition and the region in which it was made. This lovely, unique tapestry features a portrait of 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. Thus, in addition to being an attractive composition that has stood the test of time, this piece is also something of an anthropological study in the society that produced it.
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Small Artistic Portrait Of A Fashionable Lady Antique English Tapestry Rug 868
Size: 1 ft 8 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.51 m x 1.17 m)
Origin: England
Style: Tapestry
This modern English tapestry design is the epitome of contemporary elegance.