Verdure au Chateau Square French Wall Tapestry Gustav Klimt they illustrate the unicorn myth

they illustrate the unicorn myth

A nineteenth century romantic scene from a tapestry in a private collection of the Chateau d'Enghien

This jacquard tapestry is a beautiful Asian elephant covered with rich carpets and ornaments

Li-Leger's use of layers upon layers of geometric designs make an interesting conversation piece

The noble man reads while the lady sits spinning

Verdure au Chateau Square French Wall Tapestry Gustav Klimt they illustrate the unicorn mythFrom a set of tapestries called the Royal Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned terrace with a red drape, pillowed pitcher, violin, and fruit.