Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry National Museum of the Middle Ages, Paris, France

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The most famous attraction of the Musée de Cluny is the Lady and the Unicorn (Dame à la Licorne) tapestry, the most acclaimed tapestry of its kind. The six charming scenes, which cover the walls of an entire room, bring to life the romance of the age of chivalry. The tapestry was designed by French artists and woven in 1485-1500 in Flanders. It was discovered in 1841 by Prosper Merimee in Boussac Castle and aquired by the museum in 1882... Holly Hayes all photos →

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Title
Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry
Dates
c. 1485

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Page Title
Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
April 8, 2011
Last Updated
July 14, 2023