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Tapestry of Felletin. End of XVIIth. Beginning...

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Tapestry of Felletin. End of XVIIth. Beginning XVIIIth. Inspired by the cartoons of the games in campaign of Louis XIV child Technical characteristics : Wool and silk. Restorations of maintenance. Oxidation and natural wear. Dimensions : Height : 265cm ; Width : 227cm In the middle of a clearing, in the shade of tall trees, three nobly dressed children are playing archery. This is the series of hangings dedicated to the games of Louis XIV as a child. We see him bending his bow and shooting an arrow through three target rings to the admiration of his two "comrades". Plants, in the foreground, enrich the decor. A border with garlands of flowers and polychrome leaves, decorated with two "pearl" medallions.