Single tapestry of fables of La Fontaine · Carlson Fable Collection

Title: Single tapestry of fables of La Fontaine
Description: 1900? Single tapestry of fables of La Fontaine. 8” x 8.5’. Total width 10”. Unknown source.

As in the matching pair of tapestries, this long, slender, exquisite tapestry contains six fable scenes. In order, they are WL; “The Fox and the Cat”; “The Hare and the Frogs”; TH; DS; and “Two Goats.” These are the same six subjects – and the same six images – as on Tapestry B above, but in different order. And the canvas backing of the tapestry remains at the sides of this tapestry. It is again noteworthy that none of these subjects or images occur on the broader single tapestry above.
Date: 1900
Subject: Cloth See all items with this value; Full-Length Tapestries See all items with this value; Tapestries See all items with this value; The Wolf and the Lamb See all items with this value; The Fox and the Cat See all items with this value; The Hare and the Frogs See all items with this value; The Tortoise and the Hare See all items with this value; The Dog and the Shadow See all items with this value; The Two Goats See all items with this value