design and cartoon by François Boucher; woven under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Oudry and Nicolas Besnier at the Beauvais manufactory Nicolas Besnier (artist) French Jean-Baptiste Oudry (artist) French, 1686 - 1755 Beauvais Tapestry Factory (weaver) French, founded 1664 François Boucher (artist after) French, 1703 - 1770 Dream of Rinaldo, c. 1751 tapestry: undyed wool warp; dyed wool and silk weft overall (approximate dimensions): 281.3 x 472.4 cm (110 3/4 x 186 in.) Widener Collection 1942.9.452 On View

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Edward Behrens, London. Inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

• Widener, Joseph E.

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