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Louis XV Savonnerie Carpet with Royal Arms
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This spectacular carpet, one of three with this royal pattern, was originally designed for Louis XV’s dining room at chateau La Muette by the prominent Savonnerie artist Pierre-Josse Perrot in 1735. The royal arms of France on the orb are topped by a crown with eagle’s wings. Cornucopia issue from corner pieces that alternate with military trophies. The lively artistic style was simplified for faster weaving and a brown ground was used to heighten the brilliant colors.The Savonnerie factory was founded in the early 1600s to create French versions of Oriental carpets, whose import had created a drain on the economy. The technique, copying Turkish carpets, has wool pile formed with symmetrical rug-knots, wool warps, and hemp wefts.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chaillot Workshops |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1740–50 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | Savonnerie knotted pile (symmetrical ruf knot), wool, hemp |
| Dimensions | Overall: 546 x 615.6 cm (214 15/16 x 242 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Carpet |
About the Artist
Royal Savonnerie Manufactory, Chaillot Workshops (French, est. 1627) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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