Royal Elephant I French Wall Tapestry All Styles The ancient ruins are what

The ancient ruins are what gives this wall tapestry an enchanting presence

A unique design of meandering vines and birds in a deeply rich color way

depicts a serene unicorn

two black bear cubs are trying to explore their new world

Royal Elephant I French Wall Tapestry All Styles The ancient ruins are whatThis jacquard tapestry is a beautiful Asian elephant covered with rich carpets and ornaments. The original is in the Louvre Museum in Paris. It was woven at a carpet factory in Aubusson established by Alexis Sallandrouze, 1808 67. The design, attributed to Jean Baptiste Am_d_e Couder, 1797 1864, draws on a number of different sources. By introducing these exotic influences, the tapestry contributed to a revival of the decorative arts in France in the