William Morris Red Small French Table Runner SIZE:14"W x 33"H From an 18th century painting

From an 18th century painting by Francesco Guardi detailing men hauling goods into port

This beautiful tapestry showcases the beauty of an outdoor garden lit by the sunlight

one that is lovely and inviting

The use of widely varying colors: crimsons

Inspired by the romantic settings of Francois Boucher

William Morris Red Small French Table Runner SIZE:14"W x 33"H From an 18th century paintingThis jacquard table runner tapestry William Morris Red is woven on a red background. It is inspired from a William Morris embroidered panel done in 1898. This work portrays large acanthus leaves on a floral background. The symbolism of the acanthus leaf: as a perennial plant it represents enduring or recurring life. In ancient Greece, the acanthus leaf symbolized life emerging from death. As Christianity emerged and flourished, the meaning shifted to