Brussels tapestry, second half of the 17th century “Mark Antony and Cleopatra”

Brussels tapestry, second half of the 17th century “Mark Antony and Cleopatra”
Tapestry, 380 x 450 cm

Brussels Tapestry – second half of the 17th century

Owned by a Midwestern educational institution

BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AFTER DESIGNS BY CHARLES POERSON (1609-1667), SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY

Materials: Wool and silk

Dimensions: 3.81 m by 4.5 m. / 149 x 177 in

Provenance: Estate of Senator Champ Clark (according to the 1968 inventory).

Gift of Dora Donner Ide, of reputation.

Condition: Former lining with loops. Later selvedge. Good colors throughout. Probably slightly reduced. Some restoration and reweaving in light areas of the silk. Some minor loss to the silk and a few small cracks. Water stain along the right edge of the inner panel. Some areas of inpainting to enhance the colors (particularly along the lower border, but not very noticeable).

Material: wool and silk
Date: 17th century
Type: Tapestry
Manufacturer: Brussels Tapestry
Provenance: Private collection