Very Fine Antique Tapestrie of the Idle Lake Depicting Phaedra the Faerie Queen

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Very Fine Antique Tapestrie of the Idle Lake Depicting Phaedra the Faerie Queen

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1850 Embroidered Tapestry of the Idle Lake depicting Phaedria the Faerir Queen in a boat with a lute The Faerie Queene is an English epic poem by Edmund Spenser. Books I–III were first published in 1590, then republished in 1596 together with books IV–VI. The Faerie Queene is notable for its form, at over 36,000 lines and over 4,000 stanzas it is one of the longest poems in the English language, it is also the work in which Spenser invented the verse form known as the Spenserian stanza. On a literal level, the poem follows several knights as a means to examine different virtues, and though the text is primarily an allegorical work, it can be read on several levels of allegory, including as praise (or, later, criticism) of Queen Elizabeth I. In Spenser's "Letter of the Authors", he states that the entire epic poem is "cloudily enwrapped in Allegorical devices", and that the aim of publishing. The Faerie Queene was to "fashion a gentleman or noble person in virtuous and gentle discipline". This Tapestry is very finely woven as you can see from the back shot, it is a very fine example and looks sublime in any setting The condition is very very good indeed, there is nothing really negative to note Dimensions Height:- 178cm Width:- 114cm Depth:- 1cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Dimensions:
Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 44.89 in (114 cm)Length: 0.4 in (1 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
1850-1859
Date of Manufacture:
1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823326891142