Hunting in Compiegne French Wall Tapestry Homes & Estates Indulge in the beauty of

Indulge in the beauty of this piece as it evokes a sense of carefree joy to your surroundings

The fortress was rebuilt and enlarged by Jean de Fosseux from 1381 on

hence the name Bayeaux

Inspired from a tapestry by William Morris (1836-1896)

USA and hand finished by skilled artisans

Hunting in Compiegne French Wall Tapestry Homes & Estates Indulge in the beauty ofStag hunting was a noble amusement and one of the favorite hobbies of lords in the past. In the 18th century, tapestries were very often woven with those scenes. This hunting scene was created by the famous French animal painter, Jean Bapiste Oudry (1686 & 1755). In a landscape surrounded by woods, horsemen prepare the pack of stag hounds to the sound of hunting horns. This tapestry represents a hunting halt in the Forest of Compiegne, north of Paris.