Panel woven in silk velvet by the process 'Velours Gregoire'. In a glazed gilt frame. Adapted from the picture in the Louvre by Pierre Mignard, 'La Vierge a la Grappe'. Made in Lyons. This work was donated by George Simonson who also presented five gifts of drawings to the British Museum through the Art Fund.
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Title of artwork, date
Silk velvet panel, 1775–1800
Date supported
1921
Medium and material
Silk
Dimensions
18 x 17 cm
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