Other Collections
Return of Helen to Sparta
Tapestries - 18th c. (1730-1735).
French work. Royal Manufacturing Workshop of Aubusson.
Fabric in wool, silk and hemp burlap. This tapestry likely belonged to a group of tapestries themed “History of Troy” and tells of the return of Helen to Sparta after she was captured. The maker’s initials, MD, can be found in white capital letters on the blue bottom border.
French work. Royal Manufacturing Workshop of Aubusson.
Fabric in wool, silk and hemp burlap. This tapestry likely belonged to a group of tapestries themed “History of Troy” and tells of the return of Helen to Sparta after she was captured. The maker’s initials, MD, can be found in white capital letters on the blue bottom border.
