Verdure au Chateau Square French Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns A river behind them produces

A river behind them produces a luscious backdrop to the scene

This wall hanging is richly woven in deep reds and jewel tones and intricately details many symbols of Indian culture including elephants and peacocks

A retro tapestry of a beautiful woman's face

This textile of a languid beauty is one of Lord Leighton's earlier works

Their clothing and background feature eye catching geometric shapes and patterns in a composition that focuses on the more realistic depiction of the lovers' faces even as it draws the eye from top to bottom

Verdure au Chateau Square French Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns A river behind them producesFrom a set of tapestries called the Royal Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned terrace with a red drape, pillowed pitcher, violin, and fruit.