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The Camel

Designer: Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer and collaborators; Cartoonist: Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer; Weaver: Royal Beauvais Manufactory under Philippe Behagle; Sponsor: Phillipe Behagle

tapestry; warp undyed wool, 7½-8 ends per cm., weft dyed wool and silk, 24-28 ends per cm.; woven at the Royal Beauvais Manufactory; from the series Grotesques; lining is sewn to the tapestry

Date
designed 1686–1688 (woven 1688–1695)
In our collection
since September the 22nd, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
115 1/2 x 194 1/4 in. (293.37 x 493.4 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Wool, silk; tapestry weave
Price
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Composition
iron85%
copper15%