1894 Hand Painted French Theater Backdrop

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1894 Handpainted French Theater Backdrop Wall Hanging. Measuring 167” X 123” or 10’H X 14’W. Painted on the base of … more 1894 Handpainted French Theater Backdrop Wall Hanging. Measuring 167” X 123” or 10’H X 14’W. Painted on the base of the textile is painted “Les Lois de Minos”, which is a book/play by Voltaire. It is signed by the artist L. Montchanin and dated 1894. This is a rare and unique piece! Main photo do not capture the tapestry in whole as it was too large to photograph hanging in full detail. Full detail is shown in other photographs of the tapestry laying flat. less