Back panel for a bed (Lit à la duchesse en impériale) 1775 - 1795

This tapestry, produced by the Beauvais workshop between 1775 and 1795, is a back panel for a "Lit à la duchesse en impériale" (a type of state bed) and features an elaborate design of swirling vines, delicate floral motifs, and two birds. The tapestry, measuring 8 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 72 in. (252.7 × 182.9 cm), is a prime example of the intricate craftsmanship and refined aesthetics prevalent in French decorative arts during the 18th century, with a focus on naturalistic imagery and opulent detail. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this tapestry exemplifies the opulent decoration of the French Rococo period.