tapestries
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Heavy, woven textiles used as wall hangings, curtains, upholstery, or to hang from windows or balconies. Tapestries are characterized by decoration that may include ornamental or pictorial subjects; they often have details that are painted or embroidered. They are usually of wool and hand-woven on a tapestry loom by a process that differs from cloth-weaving in that the weft travels only to the warp at the edge of a particular color or pattern in the design, rather traveling from edge to edge of the entire piece of fabric. Various techniques are used in mixing and overlaying colors to create shading and patterns. The term also refers to machine-woven imitations of hand-made hangings.
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Masterpieces of Eighteenth Century French Art Lent by the Museums of France, September 16-November 13, 1949
Sub-Series
Abstract
A collection of 18th century paintings, drawings, and tapestries lent by eighteen Museums of France in commemoration of the Legion of Honor’s 25th anniversary, presented alongside furniture and decorative arts from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Dates:
September 16-November 13, 1949