Mercanti I Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:41"W x 26"H lovely indeed

lovely indeed

Inspired by a rare series of four Beauvais tapestries of the 18th century

tapestries were very often woven with those scenes

How could anyone resist taking a rest in this peaceful retreat

Bouquet Niche is inspired from an early 18th century English tapestry known as the Arabesque

Mercanti I Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:41"W x 26"H lovely indeedThis artwork comes from an 18th century painting by Francesco Guardi detailing merchants waiting for arrival of the ship at port. The city of Venice originated as a collection of lagoon communities banded together for mutual defense from the Lombards, Huns, and other invading peoples as the power of the Western Roman Empire dwindled in northern Italy. This tapestry gives us a historical view of the harbor of the ancient city.