Landscape Tapestries
Landscape tapestries create a superb impression in your home or room decor.
Artists and decorators have used landscapes as a source of renewal of the soul, to create a calming, or to simply appreciate the magnificence of nature itself.
In the 17th century for example, the "verdure" tapestries in wall decor depicting scenes of lush foliage, forests and mountains became popular. It was their focus on the foliage and leaves of the scene that set their designs apart, in the woven arts in Europe.
Later, these nature tapestries included castles, decorative items, daily life as well as nature. Today, these scenes from the 17th century and beyond are still appreciated as much as ever before.
Our collection of nature scenery, landscape and even cityscape art tapestries include the "verdure" tapestries of the Oudenaarde weavers from Flanders in Belgium, tapestries of Lake Como in Italy, French and Tuscan tapestries, Monet's Lake Giverny, the Polish Jagaloon tapestries, Pineapple Harvest, Forest of Clairmarais and more.
Their sizes range from small to large, and extra large for an exceptional backdrop effect as decor for living rooms.
If you are looking for beautiful landscape tapestries then see our collection here:
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Afternoon In Lake Como shows a scene of villagers on the lakeside in Lake Como. In this verdure scene, we see the local folk interacting on the lakeside enjoying the balmy afternoon, as boats and barges sail by, leading the eye to the distant mountains which surround this renowned lake.
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Afternoon Light in Tuscany tapestry shows a gorgeous scene from the countryside of Tuscany. The light creates a golden glow on the hills as the afternoon light casts its light and shadow.
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Afternoon Repose shows a gorgeous garden scene filled with flowers. There is a beautiful atmosphere of overcast sky which provides a suggestion of a cool climate.
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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 Along the Garden Path tapestry shows the work of artist Alix Stefan. Here we see a meandering garden path through shrubs and flowers of whites, pinks, reds and yellows.
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In this tapestry "Amalfi Arbor" we see the view of the Amalfi coast on Campania in Italy, the work of contemporary artist Robert Pejman. This region of Italy is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and beautiful scenic vistas.
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This tapestry "Amalfi Dai Cappuccini" shows a scene of Amalfi coast of Italy of its dramatic cliffs and seaside. This region of Italy is one of the most loved and one of the most scenic. In this tapestry, we see these elements of the coast rendered with a masterful use of light and composition.
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This landscape tapestry "Ancient Ruins I" shows a scene of ancient ruins in a landscape by a river by Nigel Pierce. This piece shows his masterful use of light and color which is a signature of the works of Pierce.
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Like its companion piece, "Ancient Ruins II" shows a scene of a ruins in a natural landscape and river, the work of artist Nigel Pierce. Full of masterful use of light and color, this piece has the hallmarks of the work of Pierce.
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This modern "Apple Tree with Red Fruit" tapestry shows the artwork of artist Paul Ranson. The piece evokes memories and emotions by the way the colors are vivid and intense. The tree and plant flowers weave their way through the scene to provide a captivating visual interest.
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This tapestry Automne based on a work by Flemish artist V. Houben (1918-2000), depicts a scene in East Flanders in Belgium. The beauty of autumn and the change of color in the tree's leaves is depicted with rich color and detail in this tapestry, as the eye is led into the distance, along the cobbled path and river.
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In Autumn Countryside tapestry we see a glorious countryside scene of trees, sheep, sheepdog and a boy. The scene is wonderful in both composition and color and is a rendition of an idyllic moment in the country. Farm animals are wandering down the lane, shepherded by the dog with a boy asleep on the pile of hay.
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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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Autumn Minuet I shows an autumn scene, the work of artist Keith Mallett. This piece shows a gorgeous silhouette of autumn trees with rich burgundy brown tones
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Autumn Minuet II tapestry shows the nature inspired work by Keith Mallett. Here we see the season of autumn, with tree silhouettes in the background.
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Autumn Path tapestry shows a path leading into the vineyards in the distance. A row of trees in autumn colors line the path in the foreground.
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This tapestry 'Balcony View of the Villa' captures a view of the luscious Tuscan countryside from a balcony opening. Based on a work by artist Barbara Felisky, this tapestry is typical of her love of idealistic landscapes from France and Italy captured in beautiful detail and color.
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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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Bellagio Village tapestry shows a scene of this Lake Como village steps leading to the water. Accompanied with gorgeous flower filled terrace windows on the villas and shops, and a lovely cobblestoned street, one can imagine walking through the Bellagio Village to the water of Lake Como.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 this tapestry, a verdure scene of a forest in Autumnal colors features a bird in the foreground, with a foliage scene of the forest in Aubusson is typical of the popular verdure tapestries in the 18th century. The play on focus and texture in this piece is lovely, and represents the fascination of verdures.
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In this verdure tapestry so popular in the 18th century France, we see a scene from Aubusson in the rich colors of autumn. In this scene of verdure or greenery, where the focus in on landscape and foliage of the natural environment, we see a gentle river leading towards a bridge to the village in the distance.
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The Brocade Palm tapestry shows a charming palm scene. A central palm tree in the desert is surrounded by decorative motifs of palm fronds and foliage and a butterfly.
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Canals were an important part of commerce in Europe for centuries. This tapestry captures one of these trade routes in its pristine beauty. A tall stand of trees is mirrored in the canal in amazing detail.
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In this tapestry "Capri Vista" we see a beautiful scene from the Italian island of Capris, the work of Robert Pejman. This famous region of Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Campania region in the Province of Naples has been a resort since the Roman times.
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This tapestry "Carolina Morning I" shows a lovely seaside scene. Here we see a boat moored on the beach, with some sailing ships on the ocean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Classic Garden Retreat tapestry shows the work of artist James Lee. Here we see a classic scene of columns and bridges in a colorful floral scene of pinks, violets and yellows.
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It may be hard to imagine now, but there was a time when village life centered on the annual harvest. This olden day ritual is captured beautifully in "Collecting Hay".
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In this Countryside Terrace tapestry we see a lovely scene by the Mediterranean countryside.
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This tapestry "Exotique" shows a scene from a set of ten ten tapestries called "The History of the Chinese Emperor" commissioned by Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, son of King Louis XIV.
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This beautiful and atmospheric tapestry "Flamboyant" is a detail from the work called Paysage Exotique. Based on the original wallpaper panoramic design which originated in the of the 19th century, thought to be created by Isola Bella, Eugene Ehrmann (1804-1896) and Georges Zipelius (1808-1890).
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This delightful tapestry "Flamingo Verdure" shows a scene of wild birds on the port city in French verdure style. In this work we see a meeting of wild birds including a flamingo, geese, partirdge and a sea creature. Here they are among the seaside port city and verdure of the forest and trees, in a style reminiscent of the French verdures of the 17th century where the French were fascinated by the exotic and included these elements into their decor and art designs.
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This Floral Urn tapestry shows a work of artist Vail Oxley. In this scene we see a brightly sunlit garden stairway with urns and a charming cottage, with lovely trees and blossoms decorating the entire scene.
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From the work of J.B. Oudry (1686-1755) we see the 18th century painter's masterful work depicting the four seasons. Here we see spring summer on the left and winter autumn on the right, which are also produced as separate tapestries in their own right.
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In this delightful tapestry, we see a game of skittles of European bowls being played in a village setting. The idyllic forest background and the traditional attire of the villagers sets the scene of this verdure tapestry.
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A tapestry of an overflowing bouquet in the gardens of Versailles. Based on the original from the botanical painter Redoute, this piece shows his mastery of color and light, with a scene from the Trianon's gardens in Versailles.
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In Halte Des Chasseurs tapestry, we see a work based on the verdures from Aubusson in the 18th century. Here we see a glorious scene of royalty in the woods with the men hunting and the women enjoying the woods.
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A verdure tapestry showing a forest scene with a village along a river. This work is based on the original created by Michiel Coxcie of Mechelen in the mid 16th century.
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Filled with pure detail, this handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Bouquet au Violon" shows a wonderful verdure scene of flowers, red drape and violin. Based on a work Bouquet au Drape produced in the 17th and 18th centuries, here we see an exquisite hand woven tapestry showing this lush scene with superb detail.
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This large handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Chien e la Fontaine" shows a scene in verdure style with a dog in a gorgeous castle garden. In this piece we see a delightful display of natural and man made elements where the branches of the trees provide a wonderful frame to the scene set in a palatial garden. The wonderful leaves on the garden or forest floor compliment the other foliage in the scene beautifully.
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This magnificent handwoven tapestry La Promenade Galante shows a scene of royal huntes in the forest in royal attire. In this scene, the colors of the handwoven tapestry blend beautifully with its subject matter, where the red, blue and orange colors of their attire show off beautifully yet subtly with the golds and greens of the surroundings.
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Les Cerfs Ailes or The Winged Stags tapestry is handwoven and shows a stunning scene of mythical winged stags or Perytons, a creature of Atlantis. The original works was created for the King of France in the 15th century, King Charles IX. Here we see the stag in a pen, protected by lions in a spectacular work filled with artistry.
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This handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Les Moissonneurs" shows the harvesters in a wonderful 17th century scene. In Les Moissoneurs meaning harvesters, we see a scene of villagers in the fields harvesting crops of hay with their sickles.
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This handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Scene Villageois Flamande" shows a village Flemish scene in the countryside. Full of glorious detail and subtle gradation of tone, so characteristic of handwoven tapestries, this piece is a superb example of art based on the Flemish originals from the 17th century.
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This large handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Verdure Aubusson" shows a verdure scene with bridge and bird. In this piece we see a glorious display of color and composition with the glowing golds, oranges and saffron yellows contrasting beautifully with the darker greens and green blues. This is a wonderful example of the French style of verdure tapestry art which originated from the 17th century.
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This large handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Verdure aux Oiseaux" shows a countryside scene of a river and bird. In this scene we see the verdure style of depiction of the foliage and branches of trees in the forest, in the style reminiscent of French verdures from the 17th century. Here a parrot and pheasant is parading in the foreground with their accentuation of colors contrasting with the background.
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In this intricate landscape tapestry, a scene of the hunt on horseback is depicted in detail. This tapestry is in the style of the verdure or pastoral theme, and is typical of the rich verdures so popular in the 18th century in Italy and France.
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A gorgeous verdure scene showing a hunt in medieval times. This tapestry shows nobles on their horses running through the forest in their hunt accompanied by their many hounds.
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This "Hunters Resting" tapestry shows a verdure scene inspired from the French and Italian verdures from the 17th century. Here in this scene we see a hunting party resting by the river bank.
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Painted in 1565 in a style that's now known as Flemish Renaissance, "Hunting in the snow" shows villagers enduring a hard winter in Belgium. The hunters seek food for their families, braving the elements that have gripped their village.
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Along with several other world-class tapestries, "Iris" is part of a scene from "The Jagaloon Tapestries", which can be found in a castle near Krakow, Poland. Pictured in "Iris" is a tranquil river scene. Out of crystal clear water in the foreground emerges river blossoms.
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The works of Jon McNaughton presents us with scenes which evoke a unique light and feel, and this tapestry is no exception. In this tapestry, the scene isof a gateto a family homestead beside a fence strewn with ethereal licac colored irises.
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Italian Terrace tapestry shows the gorgeous lakeside view of Lake Como. Here in Italian Terrace tapestry we see a cobblestone terrace with balcony decorated with flowers, leading to the edge of lake Como.
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In this tapestry, we see the famous Buchart Gardens in British Columbia, Canada, specifically on Vancouver island. The entire garden features over 22 hectares of a variety of terrains filled with flowers and water features.
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Jardin des Delices, or Garden of Delights, was inspired by a panoramic work by famed painter Joseph Fuchs. Painted in 1861, Jardin des Delices is a lush, tropical rain forest that is awesome in its design, color and composition.
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In Jardin Panoramique Grande tapestry we see a luscious scene of gardens, flowers and lakes amongst a palatial building. In this work, we see an idyllic landscape of lakes, gardens and mountains.
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This Kuekenhof I tapestry shows the gardens which are the most beautiful in the world. Known as the garden of Europe, this garden in Holland, is near Lisse in the Netherlands.
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Kuekenhof I - Mini Left Panel tapestry shows a gorgeous scene from the gardens in Holland. Famous for its hundreds of thousands of bulbs planted every year, this garden is a feast for the senses.
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Kuekenhof I - Mini Right Panel tapestry shows a scene from the gardens of Holland. Full of grace and beauty, this scene shows the orange red tulips in full bloom, before a lake, with beautiful woods beyond.
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Kuekenhof II tapestry shows a scene from one of the largest gardens in the world. This huge garden in Holland boasts thousands of tulips, and here we see a scene of red and yellow tulips beside a still lake reflecting the colors of the foliage of the trees in the woods beyond.
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This Kuekenhof II MIni tapestry shows a closeup of a scene from the famous gardens in Holland.
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Full of the abundance of tulips, this Kuekenhof IV tapestry shows the gardens of the huge flower garden in Holland.
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Kuekenhof Portiere I tapestry shows a scene from the famous expansive garden in Holland.
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Kuekenhof Portiere II shows a scene from the expansive gardens in Holland. Full of tulips, this garden is one of the largest in Europe.
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The Keukenhof is a huge park garden in Holland which has over 7 million bulbs planted each year. In this scene we see a lake with a fountain among the expansive gardens.
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L'Arbre De Mai French tapestry is based on an original cartoon by David Teniers II (1610-1690). The original was woven in 1650 in Brussels by Jerome le Clerc and Jacques Van der Borcht in the Van der Hecke's workshops. L'Arbre De Mai translates to the May Tree. Here we see villagers playing in the countryside next to their villas.
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La Floret de Marly tapestry shows a verdure forest scene, a detail from the Forest of Clairmarais tapestry. In this gorgeous tapestry we see a detail from the larger work depicting the forests around Paris which were used by the royalty of France in the 17th and 18th centuries including the forests fo Clairmarais and de Marly, for the past time or sport of hunting by the kings and his royal court.
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This gorgeous tapestry shows a classic Belgian verdure scene of forest and foliage, with a little house in the background. The delightful style of the Belgian and French verdures are shown here with the characteristic attention to the gradations of color in the foliage.
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La Recolte des Ananas- Left tapestry shows the harvest of pineapples, from a set of ten tapestries called The History of the Chinese Emperor from the 17th century. Based on the originals commissioned by Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, son of King Louis XIV, they were woven by the Beauvais Manufacture in France.
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La Recolte des Ananas- Right tapestry shows the "harvest of pineapples", based on the 17th century originals by the Beauvais manufactory. This piece, La Recolte des Ananas tapestry, is based on the set of ten tapestries called "The History of the Chinese Emperor" created for the son of King Louis XIV inspired by tales from distant lands.
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In this tapestry "Lake Como" we see the grounds of the famed Villa d'Este. The nobles have obviously retired to the villa for the day leaving the place to you alone. Italy's Lake Como takes up the expansive vista to your left. To the right is the temple that is part of the villa's gardens and grounds.
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This piece focuses on the scenic beauty of Italy's famed "Lake Como" . In this work, we see the stone path wandering past the gardens and buildings on the right. At the end of the walk on the pavement on the left, we overlook one of the most beautiful lakes in the region, Lake Como itself.
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In this tapestry, we see Claude Monets painting of his lily pond at Giverny. Monet's work is represented beautifully here in his mastery of the art of rendering water and nature next to each other.
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This evocative tapestry "Lakeside Vineyard" shows a stunning view of the vineyards in Tuscany. The gorgeous scene is from a terrace of a 16th Century Palazzo in Tuscanym and the attention to detail is superb.
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Floral landscapes reached their zenith in the 18th century. In the hands of the skilled weavers of Oudenaarde, the landscapes were simply stunning and without equal. In "Landscape with Flowers", you can readily see the superb work of these artisans.
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Le Chateau De Monceau tapestry shows a gorgeous scene of the gardens of a French castle. In this work, we see ladies enjoying the gardens of the chateau, with musical instruments such as the cello and violin
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This contemporary and modern "Les Olives de Printemps" tapestry shows the work of Canadian artist Philip Craig. His work is displayed by galleries in Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as in large collections in private and corporate clients throughout Canada, the US and Europe.
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This verdure tapestry is inspired from a tapestry which is exhibited at the Chevreuse Castle in France. This scene features colorful foliage and flowers, among a river scene of birds and the manor in the background.
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This landscape verdure tapestry "Louis XV Hunting" shows a scene with the king of France hunting with his noblemen. This beautiful work shows the famous sport or past time of the royalty of France.
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This sumptuous "Masoala I" tapestry shows the work of artist Jill O'Flannery. A tropical fantasy world awaits us in this tapestry, where we see gorgeous palm trees of three types.
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This gorgeous "Masoala Panel I" tapestry shows the exotic work of artist Jill O'Flannery. Here we see two palm trees in intricate detail.
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This tapestry "Mediterranean Arches" shows the Italian Mediterranean seaside, the artwork of Kim. Here we see the brilliant blue water of the Mediterranean coastline with the gentle waves and rocky coast filled with greenery and villas.
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Filled with abundant impressionistic color, this tapestry "Mediterranean Arches II" shows an oceanside scene from the Mediterranean, an artwork by Gabriela. The works of Gabriela specialises in scenes of the Mediterranean countryside and seaside.
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This modern "Memories of Tuscany" tapestry is form the work of Tandi Venter. This modern artist who lives in Denver, Colorado. In her own words, "My artwork has evolved over time in my own search for modern simplicity that lends itself to clean, contemporary spaces."
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Monet Lake Giverny - Left tapestry shows the gardens of Claude Monet's home. In this part of the larger work, we see the lovely colors of the trees from grey greens, to auburn, to crimson, contrasting with the reflections on the lake abundant with water lilies.
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Monet Lake Giverny - Right tapestry shows the lake and trees of Claude Monet's home from 1890. From this view of the larger work, we see the ghostly grey green willow in the background, the autumn colored willow on the right, and the abundance of lily pads on the reflective surface of the lake.
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Out of all his paintings, Claude Monet's gardens at Giverny is one of his most grand and most well known. In this tapestry, we see the entire vista of the lake and gardens in all its spectacular color and form. The variety of colors and foliage in this magnificent garden is incredible and is superbly captured in this grand tapestry.
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Of all of Monet's impressionistic masterpieces, his paintings at the gardens at Giverny is one of his most popular. In this tapestry we see a detail from one of his most popular paintings focused on the waterlilies and variegated colored trees in the distance. The impressionistic rendition of the foliage contrasts with the glass like reflection on the lake.
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Monet Lake Giverny III tapestry shows the famous lake and gardens of Claude Monet's home. Here we see the gorgeous green lily-pads and the violet flowers going beautifully together, complete with auburn willows and other plants and trees so abundant in the garden to create a work of art on its own.
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This tapestry "Monet's Style" is an impressionistic rendition of Claude Monet's garden at the famous grounds of Giverny. Monet's garden is preserved to this day to reflect the beauty and tranquility as in his day.
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Morning Reflections tapestry shows a gorgeous scene of Lake Como and village. This artwork by Pejman shows off the gorgeous water side living of Lake Como, a region where artists and poets have drawn inspiration for centuries, and where nobility and royalty have travelled to for vacation.
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In this tapestry, Oasis, we see an idealised scene of a oasis in the desert, inspired by the work of the famous Dutch painter Albert Eckhout from the 17th century. In L'Oasis, one of the most exotic pieces, we see a lush oasis of running water, exotic plants, fruits, flowers, coconuts and birds and ducks enjoying the fertile sanctuary in the desert.
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The Oasis - Horizontal tapestry is inspired form Tentures des Indes, a set of 8 tapestries woven at the Gobelins at the 17th century.
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Inspired from the famous "Tentures des Indes", the Oasis - Vertical tapestry is based on a set of 8 tapestries woven at the Gobelins during the 17th century. Originally designed by Albert Echhout, these works show the artwork inspired by explorers returning from exotic lands.
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A fantastic world of fantasy springs to life in "Panoramique". The style of enhanced natural landscapes -- in which elements are added that simply did not exist -- became popular in the 17th century.
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This Park Land tapestry shows a wonderful verdure scene of the river and fountain and the surrounding park lands. Here we see the foliage of the trees and wild flowers and wild roses rendered in traditional verdure style.
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This tapestry "Parterre De La Vierge" which means Virgin Gound, shows a garden scene from a work by Betsy Brown. In this tapestry we see intricate green details of all the folaige of the topiary garden, from greens to red greens.
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This tapestry, 'Paysage du Lauragais', meaning 'Landscape of Lauragais', an area in the South of France near Toulouse, represents a typical verdure tapestry from the 18th century. In this tapestry we see a scene in the countryside in autumn colors of greens, golds and browns with the typically details in the leaves and foliage, as well as a girl enjoying a day on the river.
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Paysage Flamand tapestry shows a Belgian verdure scene based on an Aubusson tapestry design. This scene shows a Flemish landscape with village in 17th century style. The leaves and foliage of the trees and the flora on the forest are rendered in verdure style, and displays greens, blue greens, and browns to create a fascinating work of art.
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Perroquets et Flamants Roses tapestry, or Parrots and Pink Flamingos, is based on the artwork and panoramic wallpaper of Julien Deltil from 1830. In this scene we see the lush tropical rainforest of Brazil with exotic birds, flora and fauna. The colorful parrots are on the branches in the foreground, and the indigo lake and forest beyond.
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This modern "Persimmon Forest" tapestry shows the work of artist Ivo. Here we see a scene of forest trees in autumn colors, from the central detail of its trees to the individual elements of the lake and sky.
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This tapestry shows a scene from the original tapestry "The Harvesting of Pineapples" a work from a set of ten tapestries "The History of the Chinese Emperor" which was commissioned by Louis Alexander de Bourbon, son of King Louis the XIV.
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This delightful tapestry "Pineapple Harvest (Right)" shows a scene from an original tapestry "The harvesting of pineapples" which was from a set of ten tapestries called "The History of the Chinese Emperor" commissioned by Louis Alexander de Bourbon, son of King Louis the XIV, to the Beauvais manufacture.
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Poppies Blooming - Monet tapestry shows the red poppy fields from Monet's painting from 1873. With a love of natural environments, we see one of Monet's many representations of poppy fields.
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The central region of Italy Tuscany is famous for its landscapes, and in this tapestry "Poppies of Tuscano" we see the Tuscan landscape in the late afternoon sun and a field of bright red poppies. Based on the work of artist Art Fronckowiak, this piece has his signature looks of strong saturated color and a style which resembles that of impressionism.
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The left side of a matching pair, "Portiere Cascade I" was originally designed in the early 18th century in Lille. One can tell this by the addition of a French town in the distance, which weren't added to verdures until then.
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"Portiere Cascade II" is the perfect mirror of "Portiere Cascade I". A masterpiece of detail and design, this verdure dates to the 18th century in Lille. In this verdure, we can see a French town in the distance along with the lush foliage.
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Basking in the warm flow of the Italian Riviera, the small fishing village of Portofino is the subject of this fine work. The picturesque waterfront comes alive in this landscape, which was painted from an overhanging balcony.
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The region of Provence is renowned for its stunning landscape and this tapestry "Provence" shows the most famous mountain in the region, the Sainte Victoire mountain. The Sainte Victoire was made famous by the fact that several well known artists painted it because of its beauty.
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Receptive Woods tapestry shows a glorious scene of the forest and stream. This Belgian tapestry shows superb beauty of design and balance, where this forest scene shows gorgeous detailing in the trunks, foliage and grasses, including the shadows and play of light on the trees.
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This landscape tapestry "Rhine Wine Moment" shows the fertile and wine rich European Rhine valley. Here in this work we see the famous cheese and wine that is produced from the Rhine river, and the scenic Rhine valley in the background.
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This "River Sunrise" tapestry shows the work of artist Jill Shultz McGannon. Here we see a scene of a river sunrise, with the light of the morning just casting its color onto the clouds. The trees have their autumn leaves as hinted by their colors.
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This is a scene of a Flemish village around a river. It is from an original by Flemish artist Demets in 1958, and shows the village St. Eloois Vijve. A master of composition and technique, Demets has created a scene that makes excellent use of color and the textures in nature.
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Royal Garden tapestry shows a wonderful scene of flowers in a grand garden setting, inspired by panoramic wall art by the artist Edourand Muller in 19th century. This French floral tapestry shows a beautiful arrangement of flowers in a hanging urn, decorated throughout the scene with flowers and foliage, over an arched trellis.
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Royal Hunters Gathering tapestry shows a scene of royal hunters with the horses and hounds in the countryside. Here in this scene in verdure style of the 17th century European tapestries, we see the rich garments of the royal folk with headgear and feathers, among the countryside with their servants attending to their shoes and assisting their hunt.
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This large forest tapestry is the scene from the Jagaloon Tapestries, a series of tapestries at the castle at Wawel, Krakow, Poland. They were commissioned by the King of Poland and woven in Flanders in the mid 16th century.
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Often attributed to Francois Boucher, "Royalty at Lake Como" was actually designed by an unknown artist. It shows a small party of nobility, enjoying the view from the terrace. The inspiration came from three paintings from the 17th century.
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A modern work, this contemporary tapestry "Rural Landscape" shows the work of artist Tandi Venter. Here we see a gorgeous rural scene of fields with the subtle gradations of light in these fields with Venter does so well.
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Ruscello tapestry shows a delightful country scene of life in the rural hills of Europe. Here we see a family of children and their mother with their horse by the river side. The homes of the village is in the background and beyond are the plains leading to the mountains in the horizon.
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In this tapestry, "Song of Tuscany" we see a gorgeous Tuscan villa in the idyllic Tuscan landscape by Max Hayslette. Full of Tuscan charm, the works of the Tuscan countryside is captured here by the light which highlights the villa and creates a reflection of light on the pond as well as the tips of the trees in the background and foreground.
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Sous Les Tropiques tapestry shows a luscious exotic landscape in full bloom. Based on an original of the 19th century wallpaper panorama "Paysage Exotique" designed by Isotla Bella, Eugene Ehrmann (1804-1896), and to Georges Zipelius (1808-1890). Merchants and explorers from Europe discovered exotic and unique tropical plants and flora from the Orient incorporated into this large landscape tapestry.
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Spring harvest, designed by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, is a wonderfully pastoral scene that is classic Oudry. The monochromatic palette bursts of sunlight. The animals are realistically portrayed throughout and the detail is simply superb.
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Summer Lily tapestry is a work showing the beautiful work of Vail Oxley. Water lilies are seen beautifully decorating the foreground, with green foliage gently lit by the sun, and contrasts with the mirror like pond lake topped with water lily pads.
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Based on a work by Roger Bansemer, this tapestry "Summer Memories" shows the green fertile countryside in the late afternoon. The hills are green and the deep use of light suggests that beautiful time of day.
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In this tapestry "Summer Stroll" we see a scene in the woods by artist Riccardo Bianchi. In this tapestry, we see an enchanting scene of two trees on a mound which is lit by the afternoon sun.
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For centuries, the swan has been the favorite subject of poets, musicians and artists. It symbolizes perfection, beauty and grace. Small wonder why "Swan in the lake" is such a beauty to behold.
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The forest has often been an inspiration for tapestry makers for centuries, In this tapestry we see a prime example of this. The foreground of birds and fowl is surrounded by a foreground, midground and background of trees and foliage in a variety of colors to the lake beyond.
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Built along the shows of Lake Como in Italy, Villa d'Este is one of the most stately examples of Renaissance architecture and art known. "Temple in Lake Como" shows the temple that is part of the villa's grounds.
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Terra Cotta Afternoon tapestry shows a scene of the hills of Tuscany. Poplar trees and golden hills are seen with the traditional villas nestled in the countryside.
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Full of light and life, this landscape tapestry "The Arch" shows a gorgeous Mediterranean garden by the sea. This work is beautifully constructed with a composition that eludes to a Mediterranean garden of pots, flowers and colorful blooming vine covering the arch.
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This scene is almost like a moment captured in time as the villager in the canoe sails past. This tapestry "The Bridge" shows us a European scene with a bridge across a river and a landscape which suggest a change in season as the leaves are falling from their branches and golden hues start enveloping the grasses.
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The Bridge Verdure shows a gorgeous scene by the countryside lake and bridge, in European verdure style. In this forest scene we see a stunning use of color and composition, where the village folk in their red, blue and brown attire pops out of the scene of forest and foliage of browns, and sophisticated blue greens.
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Filled with astonishing detail, "The Flemish countryside" depicts a tranquil scene in the countryside of Flanders. The Flemish countryside portrays a small working mill, just to the right of an arched stone bridge. The meandering stream connects all the elements together vividly, leading to the ducks taking a swim in the foreground.
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As a relative to the other tapestry The Flemish countryside, The Flemish village is a tapestry typical of the verdure tapestries from the 17th century. These evocative scenes of the Belgian countryside shows the life of villagers in a river and forest scene.
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This beautiful verdure "The Hunting Trip" tapestry based on the works of the 17th century verdures, we see hunters on a hunting trip pausing by the lake. The hunting party includes a romantic couple as well as their horses and hounds.
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One of Vail Oxley's most popular works, "The lily garden" takes us to a simpler time when ornate gardens were prized for their beauty and serenity. It depicts a lily pond surrounded by statues and urns overflowing with flowers in full bloom.
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The Swans tapestry is a gorgeous tapestry scene of swans on a forest lake. In the scene of verdure style of the 17th century Europe, we see white swans on the countryside lake amongst forest greenery and a palatial columned garden patio in the background.
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The Swans - Detail tapestry shows a scene of white swans on a forest lake. In this verdure landscape we see a forest scene of swans in the lake on a background of a forest with a columned garden decor in the background.
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Full of evocativeness, this modern landscape tapestry "The Way Home" is the work of artist Tandi Venter. Here we see a work showing a grassy landscape with a track created leading the viewer into the distance towards home.
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Thompson Cascade tapestry shows a work based on the art by artist Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902).
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One of the scenics in the series of tapestries known as "The Jagaloon Tapestries", "Timberland" was commissioned by the King of Poland and was woven in Flanders. In "Timberland", we see a stand of tall trees with ivy wrapping lazily around them.
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This "Tranquil Fields" tapestry is from the artwork of artist James Wiens. The work of Wiens has an idealism and tranquil beauty. Here we see a beautiful collage of fields and trees. Look at the detailed purple leaves of the central tree, which echoes subtly and beautifully with the purples of the flowers in the fields.
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Tranquil Overlook tapestry shows a wonderful scene of a seaside garden in full bloom. This seaside countryside is spectacular as it shows a variety of flowers in full bloom in a sunny setting by the sea. The garden is decorated with urns and columns, as the steps lead to the lookput area.
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Tranquility tapestry shows a beautiful scene of the countryside with a path leading to it. The tall aspect of this tapestry accentuates wonderfully the gorgeous tranquil scene where we see tall trees lining a path to the distance in the countryside.
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This Belgian Tree of Life tapestry provides a rendition of the Tree of Life which is balanced and beautiful. The tree of life represents the connection between earth and heaven, as the roots of the tree reaches intothe earth while its branches reach towards the heavens.
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Trees - Monet tapestry shows the work of Claude Monet from 1891. This scene shows a windswept scene providing a magnificent sense of movement.
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This Tuscan landscape tapestry "Tuscan Afternoon" is from the work of contemporary artist Brad Simpson. Here in this tapestry we see a village archway and path leading through a garden, to the scenic and beautiful Tuscan region of Italy surrounded by the hilly landscape.
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Filled with vivid color and evocative of memories, this modern landscape tapestry "Tuscan Archway" represents the work of artist Jill Schultz McGannon. An artist of beautiful landscapes and countrysides, this artist has a flair for color and evocativeness.
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In this work by Max Hayslette "Tuscan Gold" we see a series of Tuscan villas in the hilly countryside. The works of Hayslette reflects his love of Tuscan and Italian landscapes, and his works evokes the beautiful light that is seen in the afternoons in this region of central Italy.
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Tuscan Pleasures I shows a glorious Tuscan scene of flowers in the Tuscan landscape.
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This Tuscan Poppy Landscape tapestry shows a marvelous rendition of poppy fields of the Mediterranean. In this scene we see a stylised rendition of the poppies in full bloom, on curved rolling hills accented by its rows of vineyards and crops, all the way to the horizon.
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Tuscany Floral tapestry shows a beautiful countryside scene with a table of flowers in the foreground.
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Commissioned by the King of Poland, "The Jagaloon Tapestries" is a series of seven pieces depicting the forest. Here in "Underwood", a fine example of the portiere tapestry, we see a portion of the woods in extraordinary detail.
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Artists were quick to pick up on a love of foliage in verdures, creating remarkable works filled with bushes and trees. Verdure with reindeer adds a new element to the classic style with the addition of several reindeer.
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This Verdure tapestry shows a river and forest scene based on the verdures of 17th century France. The scene contains a variety of foliage and flora leading to hills and a river, complete with an elaborate border featuring leaves and flowers.
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This Verdure Aubusson Belgian tapestry we see a verdure scene of autumn colors in the trees with a flowing river. The scene is set in autumn where the colors of the foliage is turning, and here we see the typical hallmarks of a verdure from the 17th century.
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In this delightful tapestry 'Verdure aux Oiseaux' we see a typical verdure scene which was so popular in the 17th and 18th century as pieces of art inspired by nature. Here we behold a scene of the countryside along with houses, bridges and 2 birds in the foreground.
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Verdure Aux Oiseaux II - Horizontal shows a work based on the original from Oudenaarde at the 18th century. Now in the Royal Museum in Brussels, this work is an example of the works produced by the famous region specializing in tapestry production.
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Verdure Aux Oiseaux II - Vertical tapestry shows a detail from the work created in Oudenaerde at the beginning of the 18th century. The blue greens of the river contrasts nicely with the warmer tones in the rest of the scene.
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Originating from the French word for green, "verdures" first became popular in the 16th century. In the beginning, the verdure featured highly detailed foliage. Over time, the foliage began to include landscapes, such as in this tapestry "Verdures Cascade".
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This Verdure Chantilly tapestry shows a verdure showing a beautifully fertile countryside. A river is between the richly growing foreground and the manor in the background.
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Verdure Colverts - with Border tapestry shows a verdure scene of lakes, forest and swans in an idyllic landscape. In this magnificent scene we see the verdure in all its glory with greens, golds and blue greens highlighting the variegated colors of the foliage of the forest.
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Verdure Colverts - without Border tapestry shows a French verdure scene of lakes, forests and swans swimming. Here in this work, the French verdure or greenery landscape shows the attention to detail in the rendition of the foliage and trees to produce its characteristic look of the verdure.
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This landscape tapestry Verdure Ferrieres is based on an extraordinary design originally woven in 1718 by the workshops of Reydams in Brussels. In this scene of the forest in Spring, we see a river cascading through a forest of trees and flowers in green, blue greens and balanced by the colors of the wild flowers.
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Verdure Hautil tapestry shows a work inspired by the tapestries from the 18th century at the Royal Manufacture of Beauvais.
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Verdure Meudon tapestry shows a verdure work inspired by the Royal Manufacture of Beauvais from the 18th century.
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Verdure with Folly tapestry shows a verdure forest scene in gorgeous greens and browns. There is a flowing river which connects the foreground right to the distant mountains and castle, and a temple to the left of the scene. Verdure with Folly tapestry is backed with a lining and a tunnel for easy hanging.
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Part of the series known as Tapestries of the Royal Households, this tapestry shows Versailles, one of the most famed homes of King Louis XIV. Designed by Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), each piece represented one of the calendar months.
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In this tapestry "Versailles Napolean" we see the palace grounds of Versailles from the work of La Manufacture des Gobelins. In the end of the 17th century, Charles Le Brun commissioned 12 landscape tapestries from the Gobelins depicting the various Royal Houses belonging to King Louis XIV.
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In this tapestry "Villa Capri" we see a gorgeous villa on the coast of the island of Capri, the work of artist Robert Pejman. The famous island of Capri has been revered for its stunning beauty since ancient times.
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This tapestry hails from a design originating from the Gobelins manufacture of tapestries in a private collection. The design features the details typical of the famous Verdure scenes from the Oudenaarde region of East Flanders.
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Vineyard Road tapestry shows a Tuscan scene celebrating the abundance of the region. Here we see fruit, cheese and wine on a tablecloth on a ledge before a lovely scene of the hills of Tuscany.
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Vineyard Villa tapestry shows a lively scene from the Tuscan countryside. A villa with a backyard setting is seen before the hills of the Mediterranean.
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A scene of the Tuscan hills beyond and the goods of an Italian meal just before us. This tapestry "Vino de Tuscany" celebrates the beauty that is on offer from Italy. The beauty of the natural world of Tuscany with its abundant landscape and sun, accompanied by good wine and food.
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This tapestry "Warn Tuscan Sun" shows a scene of the Tuscan landscape and villa by artist Max Hayslette. In this scene we see a large villa on a hilltop with beautiful trees and hills surrounding, in a warm afternoon light.
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This beautiful "Windsong" tapestry shows the work of Diane Romanello. Know for her realism style of artworks, Romanello has gained admiration for her works from both private and corporate collectors. Her desire is to make the viewer feel as if they could walk into the scene.
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A idyllic scene of the beach and the glorious fruits of the ocean beholds us in this tapestry scene. This tapestry "Wish You Were Here" shows the breezy sea and seagulls framed in the foreground by a fantastic representation of the tropics with seahorses, coral reefs, shells, oysters, butterflies and pineapple.
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Wooden Hills" is part of the larger work known as "The Jagaloon Tapestries" a series of portiere tapestries commissioned by the king of Poland in the 16th century. The detail and depth of this tapestry depicting ivy entwined trees is simply gorgeous .
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Another scene from "The Jagaloon Tapestries", "Woodland" was commissioned by the King of Poland and woven in Flanders some time during the mid 16th century. "Woodland" is an exquisite example of fine portieres, and depicts a woodland at the height of summer.
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This tapestry "Woods & Stream" shows a scene of the forest, based on the originals commissioned by King Augustus of Poland from the 16th century. Originally created for King Sigismund Augustus (1520-1572) was passionate about tapestries and jewelry, and collected over 360 tapestries in his palace created in Brussels, known as the Jagaloon series of tapestries.
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Part of "The Jagaloon Tapestries" collection, this tapestry "Woody" was originally woven in the mid 16th century. It was commissioned by the King of Poland, and today, can be seen in the castle at Wawel in Krakow.