77225 Antique French Rococo Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher The Agreeable Lesson, Wall Hanging06''02 x 09''11. Drawing inspiration from The Agreeable Lesson based on LoveAmong the Ruins by Francois Boucher (1703"œ1770), this hand-woven wool and silkAntique French Rococo tapestry depicts an idyllic romantic scene in a pastoralsetting. A young couple sit near a ruined fountain topped with a stone lionstatue surrounded by trees, dense foliage, and delicate florals. The lionstatue represents faith and fortitude. The shepherd embracing the shepherdess,gives her a flute lesson. The shepherdess lightly clutches the shepherd''s crookbetween his legs while goats rest at their feet. The goat is the epitome ofmasculine virility. Though deceptively simple, this Francois Boucher styletapestry is steeped in symbolism allowing the viewer to absorb the depth of theartist''s work by transforming an innocent scene into an implied erotica. It isenclosed with an elaborate border containing florals and acanthus leaves with a French Fleur de Lis strapwork cartouche in each corner. With its commitment totradition and heart full of whimsy, this Antique French tapestry can enlivennearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Well-suited for French , Rococo, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, Rococo, Chippendale, Regal,Aubusson, Baroque, Renaissance, Old World, Traditional, European , andSavonnerie inspired interiors with Gobelins or Beauvais style. Whether in aformal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this French wall art takes on a spirited type of energy, some say ''a joie de vivremeaning to experience the joys of living, loving and playing by getting back tonature. Abrash. Hand-woven silk and wool. Made in Europe. Measures: 06''02 x09''11.