Promenade Napoleonienne

Filled with remarkable detail, this “Promenade Napoleonienne” tapestry shows the work of French painter Carle Vernet (1758-1836). He was one of Napoleans most prized artists. This scene is located in the Compiegne forest, the large forest in Picardie, France. This forest of over 14,414 hectares which was used by monarchs including Louis XIV and subsequently Napoleon, for their hunts, and was the favorite retreat of Napoleon’s with its ample forest of oaks. This work based on the work of Vernet from 1811 and shows Napoleon with his large party of hunters chasing a stag among the lush and beautiful forest. Promenade Napoleonienne tapestry is backed with a lining and has a tunnel for easy hanging.