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Tapestry panel
Pieter Van den, Hecke
(Weaver)
Tapestry of a kermesse (village fete), woven at the Brussels workshop of Pieter Van den Hecke, mid-18th century. The design was based on the work of the Flemish painter, David Teniers (1610-90). Depicts villagers ('peasants') carousing outside an ale-house. With Brussels town mark and weaver's mark 'P. Van den Hecke'.
The tapestry was owned by the Windsor-Clive family, and was probably brought to St Fagans Castle by Robert Windsor-Clive in about 1850.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F93.105.2
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Date: 18th century (mid)
Place: Brussels
Associated Person/Body: Windsor-Clive, Robert
Association Type:
Date: 1850 (circa)
Place: St Fagans Castle
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 1993
Measurements
Height
(cm): 297
Width
(cm): 426
Material
Wool (fabric)
Linen (flax fabric)
Location
St Fagans Castle : Tea room
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Classification
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