Hawk and three pheasants 1719 - 1772
savonneriemanufactory
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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"Hawk and three pheasants" is a tapestry woven by the Savonnerie Manufactory in France between 1719 and 1772. The tapestry, now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a hawk soaring above an orange tree, with three pheasants perched on the ground below. The Savonnerie Manufactory was renowned for its intricate designs and high-quality materials, evident in the detailed rendering of the birds, foliage, and fruit in this tapestry.
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