19th c. Tapestry

A grand tapestry with a wild heart. Woven in France during the 19th century, this monumental textile depicts a pastoral scene full of motion - horses rearing, figures mid-stride, and trees rising into a hazy landscape. The wide floral border, mitered at the corners, frames the drama like a living painting. European tapestries like this one have their roots in medieval France and Flanders, where they were hand-woven to insulate stone walls and display wealth, artistry, and myth. By the 1800s, workshops such as Aubusson and Beauvais were reinterpreting this royal tradition for private homes, turning scenes of countryside life into coveted décor. This example bears the gentle wear of time - loose threads, muted tones, softened texture - and the quiet authority of a piece that’s seen centuries of admiration. Hung in a living room or hallway, it feels like history made tangible, though Sylvie always loves a tapestry behind a bed.