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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1930.368
People
Unidentified Artist
Title
Panel with Mythological Hunting Scenes including Diana and Acteon
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
early 17th century
Places
Creation Place: Europe
Culture
Flemish
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/214989

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silk needlepoint
Technique
Needlepoint
Dimensions
36.2 x 132.72 cm (14 1/4 x 52 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Nettie G. Naumburg
Accession Year
1930
Object Number
1930.368
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Two horizontal strips sewn together, embroidered with polychromed tent stitch ("canvas" work as opposed to crewel work), depicting figures and dogs in a landscape - possibly three of four seperate mythological episodes. Plain weave linen canvas support with a backing of pale yellow ribbed silk.

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