Large Halluin Tapestry In Loiselles Stitch - Le Jardin De Bagatelle - D: 175 X 235 Cm

Very large Halluin tapestry made in Loiselles stitch representing the garden of Bagatelle Period 20th Perfect condition This tapestry is inspired by a fresco which is above a fireplace at the Château de Fontainebleau It represents a fabulous French garden with a central fountain on a tree-claustra background This view is framed in the foreground by 2 ornate collonades which stand on either side of a magnificent basin overflowing with fruit Orange trees in pots on balusters Decoration on either side of acanthus leaves and garlands of flowers Top and bottom cartouche and hanging basket with fruit Certificate of authenticity on the back Sky blue lining with wide top loop to hang the tapestry Shimmering colors with a wide palette height: 235 cm width: 175 cm For info: The Château de Bagatelle is a pleasure pavilion built in 1777 by the architect François-Joseph Bélanger for the Comte d'Artois in the Bois de Boulogne. All around the Château de Bagatelle, the park reveals in turn fascinating landscapes including a magnificent English garden, a water mirror in which one can discover the reflection of a pagoda, the vegetable garden juxtaposed with the gardener's house , a Mediterranean garden or even various pieces of water sheltering mysterious caves or even beautiful waterfalls. An enchanting setting that often gives the impression of walking inside a painting. La Roseraie de Bagatelle is a place well known to enthusiasts since it is one of the oldest and most important in France.