Aladdin Italian Wall Tapestry Famous Artwork stars and swirling clouds

stars and swirling clouds

courage in Latin

The tapestry may have been part of a set representing the continents

deep orange and olive greens in their variety of shades

The scene is the parting of Romeo and Juliet after their wedding night and the last time they will see one another alive

Aladdin Italian Wall Tapestry Famous Artwork stars and swirling cloudsThis richly detailed tapestry is inspired by the figurative work of Vittorio Zecchin (1878 1947). Born on the glass making island of Murano in northern Italy, Zecchin was influenced by Art Nouveau artists like Gustav Klimt. This tapestry is taken from his masterpiece entitled "Le Mille e una Notta", or "One Thousand and One Nights". It depicts the procession of Aladdin and his gift bearing entourage of eastern princes and princesses, arriving to seek