French Tapestries
Looking for French tapestries to decorate a room or home? Then see our range here that will provide a most unique beauty to any room or home.
French wall decor through tapestries are special in their charm, to bring a touch of Europe into any decor setting, apartment, home, to create your very own touch of elegance.
See the works of Francois Boucher the First Painter to the King or Premier Peintre du Roi under Louis in 1765, who created wall art looking at both royal and country life.
Desire the famous works of the French historical era? Some tapestries are based on the creations of the Gobelins Tapestries Manufacture, a famous tapestry weaver in the 17th century, of Charles Le Brun, for Louix XIV.
Then there are the famous works of the Manufacturer de Beauvais, that show scenes of nature, cityscapes and harbors. They show masterful design, as well as a swooning sense of romanticism.
See Aubusson tapestries for even more decor ideas to stimulate you. Some tapestries are modern and show the French chic lifestyle in Paris and the countryside.
There are also tapestries where the subject is France and French culture, such as castles, famous Monet paintings, lady and the unicorn, poster art tapestries, and all things French.
See our large range of French tapestry wall hangings here:
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This tapestry shows the elaborate setting up of a Joust tournament in medieval times. This tapestry is based faithfully on the original "Une Descente de Tournoi a la Fin du XV Siecle" by Jean-Paul Laurens (1838- 1921).
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Meaning "With My Only Desire", "A Mon Seul Desir" is the main work in the series of six tapestries known collectively as "Dame a la Licorne". This piece features a lady and her lady in waiting. It is thought to mean the rejection of temptation and self-denial. -
In this scene, we see a detail from the Lady and the Unicorn tapestry of "A Mon Seul Desir" which originated from the medieval period. -
The "A Mon Seul Desir - Right Panel" tapestry originated from the medieval period and in this scene, we see the hand maiden of the Lady holding the chest from which she is placing her necklace. -
A Mon Seul Desir V tapestry shows the scene from the To My Sole Desire scene of the series of 6 tapestries based on the originals from 1470. Thought to be woven in Brussels, and discovered in 1841 in the Boussac castle in France after centuries where it went missing, this work is a much loved work of the medieval period.
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This tapestry "Acanthe Green Large" shows an ornate design of flowers and golden acanthus leaves. Based on the works by William Morris, we see the acanthus leaves, originally used in ancient Roman art for their decorative beauty. -
This tapestry "Acanthe Green Medium" shows a wonderful acanthus leaf design. A detail from the larger work Acanthe Green tapestry, we see the curved and detailed acanthus leaf, a favorite motif of William Morris as a decorative elements of many of his works, including Woodpecker and Summer Quince. -
This tapestry "Acanthe Green Small" shows acanthus leaves based on the art by William Morris. -
This William Morris style tapestry Acanthe Marron Detail shows a glorious red acanthus leaf design. With a wonderful mille fleur background, we see in this Acantha floral tapestry the acanthus leaf in its structural beauty, used by Morris and Co in many of their nature inspired works. -
This tapestry features the iconic acanthus leaves, designed by Henry Henry Dearle from 1890. It shows the acanthus leaves which was a favorite motif in the works of Morris and Co.
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Aganpanthes tapestry shows an exotic jungle scene of flowers based on the artwork called Eden from 1861 originally created by French illustrator Joseph Fuchs (1814-1888). Here in this scene we see a detail from his larger original wallpaper work of a tropical jungle or forest scene where the jungle greenery, exotic flowers and a river cascading over rocks in the background.
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Aix in Provence tapestry shows a beautiful garden estate, the work of artist Vail Oxley. In this work, we see a European mansion and an abundance of blooms and foliage in its gardens, and a path leading to the sun lit villa. -
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This floral tapestry "Amphora Bouquet" shows a gorgeous rose arrangement in a garden amphora. This scene is idyllic as we see a glorious garden urn in white, beautifully ornate, carrying an abundance of flowers and roses. -
This "Arch de Cagnes" tapestry shows the work of artist Sam Park. Park was born in South Korea and travelled to Paris, France, where he studied art, and developed his unique style reminiscent of French impressionists. -
Aristoloches tapestry shows large leaves and birds obscured based on originals from the 16th century. Aristolochia leaves were an item of decor fashion in the 16th century, and appeared in works woven in the Oudenarde region. -
The "Au Bord de la Riviere" shows women from the village at the edge of the river. Based on his love of country life and expressing the daily activities, this work is based on the work of artist Harris Rightways, who himself was inspired by the work of the French painter Jean-Bapiste Carot.
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This tapestry depicts Aurore or the personification of "Dawn" and new beginnings, in her garden at sunrise. This work is based on an original created in 1884 by Charles-Louis Genuys, the painter and architect, and professor at the Art School of Limoges. -
Filled with classic symbolism of the coming of fall and winter, Autumn harvest by Jean-Baptiste Oudry is a wonderful study of design, composition and the use of the finest weaving techniques to bring landscape to life. There is tremendous detail evident everywhere in Autumn harvest.
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Bal Au Moulin De La Galette shows the wonderful work of Renoir from 1876. Here in this glorious work, we see a Sunday afternoon scene in the Montmartre district of Paris. -
This exotic tapestry "Bananier" is a detail from the work Paysage Exotique, which was a panoramic wallpaper created in the 19th century, attributed to Isola Bella, Eugene Ehrmann (1804-1896) and Georges Zipelius (1808-1890). European explorers discovered new, exotic flora and plants, including the palm trees seen here with their flowers and fruit.
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In this Bank of the River Seine I we see a romanticized scene of the river and the people enjoying the sunny Parisian day. The banks of the river or Les quais de Seine is a place which gave birth to an iconic location where artists, writers, and philosophers reveled and was said to be the center of bohemianism, counterculture, and creativity. -
Birds and Windmill shows a scene of a flock of storks amongst red flowers, the countryside and a windmill. This verdure style tapestry is characteristic of the verdures found since the 17th century in France and Europe. -
This tapestry 'Birds Face to Face' is inspired from William Morris's work Strawberry Thief where we see thrushes stealing fruit from his summer garden. We see in this work, the favorite elements of Morris, the symmetrical designs of birds and flowers. -
A lovely verdure tapestry showing a red drape on a foliage scene. Verdure tapestries began to flourish in popularity in the 17th century and was a celebration of the beauty of nature and their use in art. -
This tapestry "Bouquet Au Drape - No People" shows a verdure scene from the 17th century French verdure style. On the right we see a wandering stream which leads the eye from the distance lake to the stream in the foreground. -
This French tapestry "Bouquet Au Drape Fontaine with People" shows a countryside scene of urn with flowers, rivers and foliage with a group of nobles. Here in this work, which is a variation of this classic scene without people, we see the floral still life in the setting of the French countryside in this bouquet au drape tapestry, with some ladies sitting by the fountain. -
Bouquet Au Drape II tapestry shows a French landscape scene of flowers, urn and countryside with a red drape. This classic French scene is a floral still life as well as a verdure, and shows the beauty of flowers in a natural landscape which accentuates its beauty even more. -
Bouquet D 'Arlay I tapestry shows a bouquet of flowers and fruit in the style of 17th century floral art. Here we see flowers in full bloom and fruit such as melons and raisins. Flowers and fruit were the topic of still lifes through the centuries to bring the feeling of nature indoors.
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Bouquet de Armide tapestry shows a work from a 19th century wallpaper from around 1855. The Louis XVI style was prominent at this time, and wallpapers were inspired by nature and gardens.
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In "Bouquet Et Architecture Horizontal" tapestry we see a balcony ledge strewn with roses and flowers. The elements of architecture in this exquisite floral arches tapestry shows the balance of architecture and nature most beautifully. -
In "Bouquet Et Architecture Vertical" tapestry we see flowers on a balcony ledge and red drape. The bouquet and architecture combine beautifully as we see the bouquet overlooking from a tall balcony scene. -
Bouquet Exotique II tapestry is based on a work by Flemish artist Jan Frans Van Dael from the 18th century. This exotic flowers, or Bouquet Exotique tapestry, shows blooms and grapes on a ledge, set in a garden with ancient columns and palm trees. -
The work of Dutch master flower painter, this floral tapestry "Bouquet Exotique with Monkey" shows a scene of flowers in an exotic setting including a monkey, by Jan Frans van Dael (1764-1840). In the 18th to 19th century the most prestigious annual art event was the 'Academie des Beaux-Arts' in Paris. -
Bouquet Flamand tapestry shows a bouquet of flowers based on the original Gobelins tapestry art from the 18th century. Full of detail and artistry, we see in this piece flowers including roses, peonies and striped tulips, a showcase of flowers in all their beauty. -
Bouquet Hibiscus Noir shows a glorious arrangement of an full bloom flowers on a ledge. We see an array of flowers including pansies, roses, forget me nots, and carnations on an urn, on a marble table ledge. -
This glorious floral tapestry "Bouquet Iris Fonce" shows a floral botanical study of flowers in full bloom. With peach, red, blue and white flowers of many species and varieties, this French floral tapestry is an example of the beautiful floral botanical studies based on works from the 18th century. -
In this Bouquet Niche tapestry we see a floral urn in a stone niche, inspired by the artworks of the 17th century in England. These works were influenced by the flower master painters from the Netherlands, and these Dutch painters as well as the English artists used flowers as their subject matter to decorate rooms and homes. -
A lovely bouquet of flowers is seen here in this French floral tapestry "Bouquet Tulipe Clair". In this piece we see flowers in reds, peaches, whites and violets including a striped tulip, accompanied by greenery and foliage with some flowers fallen onto the table below. -
This piece "Bouquet Tulipe Fonce" shows a French floral bouquet. On a brown background the blooms of roses, tulips and peonies are arranged in an urn. -
In this tapestry "Castle of Parma" we see a castle in the northern Italian region of Parma, the work of Giuseppe Alinovi (1811-1848). Here we see the rustic Italian town with its locals in the village in the backdrop of one of the 19 castles in this region. -
An officer of the Imperial Guard charges into battle in this unforgettable masterpiece by Gericault. With its wide rich border, "Cavalier de la Garde Imperiale" offers a sense of realism tempered by romance as the officer rears on his horse, saber in hand. -
The Chambord Castle built in 16th century France is seen here in this castle tapestry. This chateau was constructed for King Francois I and is well known for its unique architecture in French Renaissance style. -
This castle shows the distinctive Chambord Castle or 'Chateau de Chambord' of France built in 16th century around 1519 to 1575. This castle is distinctive because of its French Renaissance architecture showing features of French and Italian styles of architecture. -
This beautiful tapestry "Chase Napolean" shows a work inspired by Carle Vernet, a prized artist to Napolean. Vernet (1758-1836) was born in Bordeaux and later in his life produced works which portrayed Napoleon. -
In this French landscape tapestry we see a detailed scene of nobility hunting with their hounds. Typical of tapestries created from the 18th century, this work shows their verdure approach to tapestries.
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Chasse D'Oudry tapestry shows a hunting scene based on the work of French animal painter, Jean-Bapiste Oudry (1686 - 1755). In this piece we see a hunt in the Forest of Compiegne in the french countryside near Paris, and the activity of the hounds under the commands of the noble officers and nobility.
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In 1670, King Louis XIV commissioned the 12 pieces depicting royal households. In this piece, Le Brun shows the view from the balcony of Chateau Bellevue, with courtiers going for a ride on the expansive grounds of the estate. -
The beautiful grounds of Chateau Bellevue is seen here in this tapestry. The Chateau Bellevue was built under the direction of Louis XV, for Madame de Pompadour. It is one of a set of 12 tapestries woven at the Gobelins Manufacture. -
This Chateau Belleview II tapestry shows the palace grounds of the castle of Madame de Pompadour. The chateau was impressive and was built in the plateau of Meudon. -
This tapestry "Chateau Belleview III" shows the scene from the 17th century "Royal Residences". In this piece, we see a work based on the originals woven by the Gobelins Manufacture, created under the rule and guidance of King Louis XIV. -
This Chateau Bellevue IV tapestry shows the grand grounds of Versailles based on the "Royal Residences" from the 17th century. The originals were made at the Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory for King Louis XIV, and showed life in the palaces of royalty. -
This Chateau Belleview V tapestry shows the palace grounds of the castle of Madame de Pompadour. The chateau was impressive and was built in the plateau of Meudon. -
Built on a point overlooking the Loire River, Chateau d'Amboise was originally built in the Middle Ages sometime in the 11th century. Though the playground of royalty, one of Chateau d'Amboise's most famous guests was Leonardo da Vinci, who lived and worked nearby at Close Luce. -
Based on the work from the Les Maisons Royales series of tapestries, this tapestry "Chateau D'Enghien" shows the work of Charles Le Brun, director of the Gobelins Manufactory. -
This tapestry shows the Chateau de Versailles, located southwest from the center of Paris on an stunning elevated plateau. The surrounding hills and woods nestles the palace and grounds which have been the home of the French royalty since the time of Louis the XIV in 1692. -
In this tapestry 'Chateau Fountain', we see a palace and fountain setting, a section taken from the Flemish tapestry, 'Venus and Adonis' from the Oudenaerde region. In this tapestry, the luscious fruits of love including flowers are strewn over the greenery of the courtyard from the tree above. -
Chateau Fountain II tapestry shows a garden scene of fountains, flowers, architecture and trees. In this elegant Fountains verdure tapestry, a fountain is seen here providing the water source for the pond. -
This castle tapestry shows Chateau Valencay, a chateau is the Valencay commune of France. This castle was called by George Sand, the lover of Frederic Chopin, as the "one of the most beautiful on earth". -
Designed in a traditional Oriental style that was extremely popular in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries, "Cheval Drape" is filled with fantasy. A shepherd, horse and camel are by a stream, overflowing with colorful fish. -
This castle tapetsry shows 'Cheverny Castle' or 'Chateau de Cheverny' in the famous Loire valley of France. The grounds of this chateau was originally donated to mistress Diane de Pointiers by King Henri II. -
This tapestry, "Children by the Lake" shows a scene from the "Noble Pastorale" series of 6 tapestries designed by French artist and tapestry master, Francois Boucher. Here we see two young children playing by the riverside with a goat. -
This decorative Chinoiseries II tapestry shows a portiere style scene of oriental pagoda, trees and birds. It is based on the originals created in the 1750's by Jean Pilement, for the Harolle castle in Lorraine, France. -
In Coronation tapestry we see a coat of arms with the French fleur de lis, crown and foliage. It is based on traditional French symbols of royalty such as the fleur de lis. -
The Courson tapestry shows a gorgeous bouquet of flowers in an urn in a landscape based on the work of Michele Antonio Rapous from the 18th century. Rapous (1733-1819) produced many floral paintings where he shows the glorious world of flora.
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Cueillette Sous Le Dais tapestry is based on the work of Jean Batiste Huet (1745 - 1811) and the original of which was woven in the Manufacture Royal Beauvais. Here we see a romanticised scene of the harvest of fruit from a fruit tree in the countryside.
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Dame Au Blason coat of arms tapestry shows a crest created for the wedding of Elizabeth Charlotte d' Orleans, niece of King Louis XIV. Based on the 17th century originals, we see here a lovely royal crest showing the French emblem of the fleur de lis on a blue background. -
In "Danza", Boucher has combined his two favorite subjects. Two lovers tryst in a park clearing. Their private dance is one of celebration and unbridled joy. Boucher's works greatly influenced the style of French art during his lifetime. -
Full of dark charm, this Dark Althea tapestry shows a Hibiscus flower, also known as an Althea in a dark background. -
This unicorn tapestry "Death of the Unicorn" is a detail of the famous death of the unicorn described in the legends of the hunt of the unicorn. Here we see a parade of people escorting the unicorn that will be killed and brought to the castle. The original was originally commissioned by Anne of Brittany to celebrate her marriage to King Louis XII of France. -
Two ballerinas are seen dancing here in 'Two Dancers On Stage' by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). One of the founders of impressionism, Degas was an artist whos style reflects that of impressionism of Monet and van Gogh. -
In this scene, we see the Departure of the Knights in the quest for the Holy Grail. This tapestry is based from a series of 6 tapestries commissioned by William D'Arcy in 1890, and woven in 1895-6, the originals of which are in the Birmingham museum.
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This tapestry "Domaine D'Enghien" shows a work based on the original Les Maisons Royales series of tapestries, the work of Charles Le Brun, director of the Manufacture de Gobelins, a team of artists which created art and decor for the palace of Versailles for King Louis XIV in the 17th century. -
Duc de Berry French tapestry shows is based on the work of Jean de France, from the Book of Hours from the Middle Ages. The Duke of Berry title was given to younger members of the French royal family. This tapestry shows the month of May, the month of love.
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In this tapestry "Duke William Departs" we see Duke William departing for battle with his companions in the Battle of Hastings of 1066. William eventually became the first Norman ruler of England. -
This detailed tapestry "Duke William Ship" shows Duke William of Normandy departing for the Battle of Hastings of 1066. He was victorious over King Harold of Saxon, England in the battle on Senlac Hill, north west of Hastings. -
This Elysee Portiere Left tapestry shows a beautiful design based on the original tapestries created by the Beauvais manufacture. It is a companion piece to Elysee Portiere Right. -
In this Elysee Portiere Right tapestry, we see the work based on the original Beauvais tapestries commissioned by Empress Eugene, wife of Napoleon III. -
In this charming tapestry by Charles Le Brun, we see children in the garden of an estate. The children are planting flowers in an enclosed garden arbor and tidying sticks and branches. -
